What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fidel's friend given radical cigar (7)" mean?

The definition is "cigar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHE (synonym="CHE") + ROOT (synonym="ROOT") = CHEROOT; definition: "cigar" The answer is CHEROOT.

Fidel's friend given radical cigar (7)

Independent Cryptic #11668 | 7 Down | 2024-03-04 flower

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