What does the cryptic crossword clue "Harry essentially snubbed England after losing almost everything (9)" mean?

The definition is "Harry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="PER") + SE (synonym=""essentially"") + CUT (synonym=""snubbed"") + E (synonym=""essentially"") = PERSECUTE; definition: "Harry" The answer is PERSECUTE.

Harry essentially snubbed England after losing almost everything (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29335 | 13 Across | 2024-03-20 flower

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