What does the cryptic crossword clue "How week begins with caviar for old president (6)" mean?

The definition is "How week". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MON (synonym="abbrev. for Monday, the day a calendar week begins with") + ROE (synonym="the basic ingredient in caviar, from a sturgeon or other large fish") = MONROE; definition: "president" The answer is MONROE.

How week begins with caviar for old president (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29439 | 20 Down | 2024-07-19 flower

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