What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lead pipe prisoner sits on (7)" mean?

The definition is "Lead". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="prisoner") + DUCT (synonym="pipe") = CONDUCT; definition: "Lead" The answer is CONDUCT.

Lead pipe prisoner sits on (7)

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