What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country retreat houses a minister (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "minister". The wordplay uses charade, container. RURAL (synonym of "Country") + DEN (synonym of "retreat") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "houses"]; definition: "minister" The answer is RURAL DEAN.

Country retreat houses a minister (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28659 | 1 Across | 2023-07-19 flower

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