What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elder possibly demands support, accommodating religious leader (4)" mean?

The definition is "Elder". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="R[eligious]") in TEE (synonym="golf ball support") = TREE; definition: "Elder" The answer is TREE.

Elder possibly demands support, accommodating religious leader (4)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 22 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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