What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eccentric loner was in the best position to be registered (8)" mean?

The definition is "registered". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LONER (synonym="eccentric") + LED (synonym="was leading; was in the best position") = ENROLLED; definition: "registered" The answer is ENROLLED.

Eccentric loner was in the best position to be registered (8)

Independent Cryptic #11772 | 12 Across | 2024-07-03 flower

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