What does the cryptic crossword clue "Allow wild speech supporting head of government (5)" mean?

The definition is "Allow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (abbreviation="government") + RANT (synonym="speech") = GRANT; definition: "Allow" The answer is GRANT.

Allow wild speech supporting head of government (5)

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