What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make good former monarch back revolution (6)" mean?

The definition is "Make". The wordplay uses a reversal. ER (reversal="former monarch – Edward or Elizabeth") + COUP (synonym="revolution") = RECOUP; definition: "Make good" The answer is RECOUP.

Make good former monarch back revolution (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29377 | 19 Down | 2024-05-08 flower

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