What does the cryptic crossword clue "Applaud leader of competition on circuit (4)" mean?

The definition is "Applaud". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="competition") + LAP (synonym="circuit") = CLAP; definition: "Applaud" The answer is CLAP.

Applaud leader of competition on circuit (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17258 | 14 Down | 2023-12-27 flower

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