What does the cryptic crossword clue "Joe is wearing coat of secret power (5)" mean?

The definition is "Joe". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GI (synonym="G.I. Joe, slang for a US soldier") in MAC (synonym="Mackintosh raincoat=”coat”") = MAGIC The answer is MAGIC.

Joe is wearing coat of secret power (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29473 | 10 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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