What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative offer for leadership candidate? (9)" mean?

The definition is "candidate?". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. CON (synonym of "Conservative") + TENDER (synonym of "offer") [first letter: "leadership"]; definition: "candidate?" The answer is CONTENDER.

Conservative offer for leadership candidate? (9)

Times Cryptic #28818 | 15 Across | 2024-01-20 flower

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