What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm has leading masterstroke (4)" mean?

The definition is "masterstroke". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (abbreviation="Firm") + UP (abbreviation="leading") = COUP; definition: "masterstroke" The answer is COUP.

Firm has leading masterstroke (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17403 | 25 Across | 2024-07-17 flower

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