What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fear led to shift supporting Union (7)" mean?

The definition is "supporting Union". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FEARLED ("Fear led") [anagram: "shift"] = FEDERAL; definition: "supporting Union" The answer is FEDERAL.

Fear led to shift supporting Union (7)

Times Cryptic #28899 | 28 Across | 2024-04-24 flower

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