What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abdicate, wanting son to be king? (5)" mean?

The definition is "to be king". The wordplay uses a deletion. RE (synonym="RE") + IGN (synonym="abdicate") = REIGN; definition: "to be king?" The answer is REIGN.

Abdicate, wanting son to be king? (5)

Times Cryptic #29111 | 24 Across | 2024-12-27 flower

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