What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruity authoritarian stripped on Guernsey etc (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fruity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CI (synonym="Channel Islands") + TRIC (synonym="TRIC") = CITRIC; definition: "Fruity" The answer is CITRIC.

Fruity authoritarian stripped on Guernsey etc (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29262 | 12 Across | 2023-12-26 flower

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