What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cry about Republican fight (5)" mean?

The definition is "fight". The wordplay uses charade, container. BAWL (synonym of "Cry") + R (synonym of "Republican") [container: "about"]; definition: "fight" The answer is BRAWL.

Cry about Republican fight (5)

Independent Cryptic #11910 | 11 Across | 2024-12-11 flower

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