What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gandhi country: that’s about right (6)" mean?

The definition is "Gandhi". The wordplay uses charade, container. INDIA (synonym of "country:") + R (synonym of "right") [container: "about"]; definition: "Gandhi" The answer is INDIRA.

Gandhi country: that’s about right (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29616 | 23 Across | 2025-02-12 flower

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