What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emperor is some leader as tyrannical, in retrospect (4)" mean?

The definition is "Emperor". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "emperor is some leadeR AS Tyrannical, in retrospect" The answer is TSAR.

Emperor is some leader as tyrannical, in retrospect (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29098 | 12 Across | 2023-06-16 flower

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