What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insane to anger Number One close to Spanish government? (9)" mean?

The definition is "One close to Spanish government?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAD (synonym="insane") + RILE (synonym="anger") + NO (synonym="number") = MADRILENO The answer is MADRILENO.

Insane to anger Number One close to Spanish government? (9)

Times Cryptic #28775 | 5 Down | 2023-12-01 flower

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