What does the cryptic crossword clue "American agency claiming run in top condition? (8)" mean?

The definition is "top condition?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). A (synonym="American") + LOPE (synonym="run") + CIA (synonym="agency") = ALOPECIA; definition: "top condition?" The answer is ALOPECIA.

American agency claiming run in top condition? (8)

Times Cryptic #29264 | 4 Across | 2025-06-24 flower

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