What does the cryptic crossword clue "Less sensitive individual could be a leader (9)" mean?

The definition is "Less". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUMBER (synonym="NUMBER") + ONE (synonym="ONE") = NUMBERONE; definition: "leader" The answer is NUMBERONE.

Less sensitive individual could be a leader (9)

Independent Cryptic #12064 | 25 Across | 2025-06-09 flower

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