What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former leader of troublemakers in court no longer around (7)" mean?

The definition is "no longer around". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Former") + T (first_letter="troublemakers") + IN (from clue) + CT (abbreviation="court") = EXTINCT; definition: "no longer around" The answer is EXTINCT.

Former leader of troublemakers in court no longer around (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17276 | 22 Down | 2024-01-22 flower

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