What does the cryptic crossword clue "American dove, JFK, nicked with a shot (10)" mean?

The definition is "American dove,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of JFK, + NICKED + A = JACKKNIFED; definition: "American dove," The answer is JACKKNIFED.

American dove, JFK, nicked with a shot (10)

Times Cryptic #28992 | 11 Across | 2024-08-10 flower

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