What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attackers of Republican supporters (7)" mean?

The definition is "Attackers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym of "Republican") + AIDERS (synonym of "supporters"); definition: "Attackers" The answer is RAIDERS.

Attackers of Republican supporters (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29385 | 13 Across | 2024-05-17 flower

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