What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal head of international ring (4)" mean?

The definition is "Criminal head". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym of "international") + O (abbreviation of "ring"); definition: "Criminal head" The answer is CAPO.

Criminal head of international ring (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 6 Down | 2023-04-25 flower

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