What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leading ambassador featuring in a poster (5)" mean?

The definition is "Leading". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (first_letter="ambassador") + HEAD (synonym="a") = AHEAD; definition: "Leading" The answer is AHEAD.

Leading ambassador featuring in a poster (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17308 | 2 Down | 2024-03-06 flower

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