What does the cryptic crossword clue "High priest having power over words (7)" mean?

The definition is "High". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="power") + ON (abbreviation="over") + TIFF (synonym="words") = PONTIFF; definition: "High priest" The answer is PONTIFF.

High priest having power over words (7)

Independent Cryptic #11776 | 17 Across | 2024-07-08 flower

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