Cowboy in west moved fast, not complacent in one transporting goods free of duty (8)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cowboy in west moved fast, not complacent in one transporting goods free of duty (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="west") + RAN (synonym=""moved fast"") + GLER (synonym=""one transporting goods free of duty", not SMUG ("complacent"") = WRANGLER The answer is WRANGLER.

Guardian Cryptic #29418 | 4 Down | 2024-06-25 flower

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