What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expert politician, Kennedy could be motivated (8)" mean?

The definition is "motivated". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="Expert") + MP (abbreviation="politician,") + TED (synonym="Kennedy") = PROMPTED; definition: "motivated" The answer is PROMPTED.

Expert politician, Kennedy could be motivated (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28936 | 20 Across | 2022-12-09 flower

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