What does the cryptic crossword clue "Demand former partner do something (5)" mean?

The definition is "Demand". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="former") + ACT (synonym="do") = EXACT; definition: "Demand" The answer is EXACT.

Demand former partner do something (5)

Independent Cryptic #1787 | 18 Across | 2024-05-26 flower

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