What does the cryptic crossword clue "Argued with Republican that's bent (8)" mean?

The definition is "Argued". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="abbrev. for “with”") + R (synonym="abbrev. for a member of the Republican Party") + ANGLED (synonym="incorporating an angle/is bent, as, say, an angle iron is") = WRANGLED; definition: "Argued" The answer is WRANGLED.

Argued with Republican that's bent (8)

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