What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emperor again forged a loose alliance (4,8)" mean?

The definition is "Emperor again forged a". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EMPERORAGAIN ("Emperor again") [anagram: "forged"] = OPENMARRIAGE; definition: "loose alliance" The answer is OPENMARRIAGE.

Emperor again forged a loose alliance (4,8)

Guardian Cryptic #26906 | 4 Down | 2016-06-09 flower

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