What does the cryptic crossword clue "American industrial leader, old and pale of face (5)" mean?

The definition is "American". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (first_letter="industrial") + O (abbreviation="old") + WAN (synonym="pale") = IOWAN; definition: "American" The answer is IOWAN.

American industrial leader, old and pale of face (5)

Times Cryptic #28963 | 15 Across | 2024-07-08 flower

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