What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard men lead American power in Egypt (5)" mean?

The definition is "power in Egypt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="Hard") + OR (abbreviation="men") + US (abbreviation="American") = HORUS; definition: "power in Egypt" The answer is HORUS.

Hard men lead American power in Egypt (5)

Times Cryptic #29140 | 29 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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