What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extraordinary ruler stopping breakaway faction (8,5)" mean?

The definition is "breakaway faction". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RULER + STOPPING = SPLINTERGROUP; definition: "breakaway faction" The answer is SPLINTERGROUP.

Extraordinary ruler stopping breakaway faction (8,5)

Independent Cryptic #12046 | 8 Down | 2025-05-19 flower

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