What does the cryptic crossword clue "… fought director, toppling leader, conquered (7)" mean?

The definition is "… fought". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="director") + UELLED (synonym="conquered") = DUELLED; definition: "… fought" The answer is DUELLED.

… fought director, toppling leader, conquered (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29669 | 8 Down | 2025-04-15 flower

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