What does the cryptic crossword clue "Influential leader in good United game (4)" mean?

The definition is "Influential leader". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym of "good") + U (synonym of "United") + RU (synonym of "game"); definition: "Influential leader" The answer is GURU.

Influential leader in good United game (4)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 16 Across | 2023-05-11 flower

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