What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irish with a question, one for Arab (5)" mean?

The definition is "Arab". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + IR (synonym of "Irish") + Q (synonym of "question,") + I (synonym of "one") = IRAQI; definition: "Arab" The answer is IRAQI.

Irish with a question, one for Arab (5)

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