What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irritating leader leaving town having snatched children (5)" mean?

The definition is "Irritating". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CH (synonym="children") in ITY (synonym="town without first letter or ‘leader’") = ITCHY; definition: "Irritating" The answer is ITCHY.

Irritating leader leaving town having snatched children (5)

Independent Cryptic #11870 | 20 Across | 2024-10-25 flower

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