What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bureau run by substantial type suited to command? (7,8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFFICE (synonym="bureau") + R (synonym="run") + MATERIAL (synonym="substantial") = OFFICERMATERIAL The answer is OFFICERMATERIAL.

Bureau run by substantial type suited to command? (7,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29699 | 11 Across | 2025-05-20 flower

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