What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ex-president requires hand with task to perform (10)" mean?

The definition is "Ex-president". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MITT (synonym="slang for") + ERRAND (synonym="task to perform") = MITTERRAND; definition: "François Mitterrand" The answer is MITTERRAND.

Ex-president requires hand with task to perform (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29128 | 19 Across | 2023-07-21 flower

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