What does the cryptic crossword clue "Adolescent infatuation with a Turkish official (5)" mean?

The definition is "Turkish official". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PASH (synonym="infatuation") + A (first_letter="Adolescent") = PASHA; definition: "Turkish official" The answer is PASHA.

Adolescent infatuation with a Turkish official (5)

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