What does the cryptic crossword clue "Botching run, stay on like a despot (9)" mean?

The definition is "like a despot". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RUN, + STAY + ON = TYRANNOUS; definition: "like a despot" The answer is TYRANNOUS.

Botching run, stay on like a despot (9)

Independent Cryptic #11627 | 3 Down | 2024-01-16 flower

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