What does the cryptic crossword clue "Host has caught male 5 down? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="caught, in cricket") + HAIRMAN (synonym=""male" barber, BARBER being the answer to "5dn"") = CHAIRMAN The answer is CHAIRMAN.

Host has caught male 5 down? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29455 | 13 Across | 2024-08-07 flower

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