What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jewish leader one declining to reflect? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Jewish leader". The wordplay uses a reversal. EBBER (reversal="something that fades away like a receding tide = one declining") = REBBE; definition: "Jewish leader" The answer is REBBE.

Jewish leader one declining to reflect? (5)

Independent Cryptic #11934 | 11 Across | 2025-01-08 flower

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