What does the cryptic crossword clue ""Matter closed" — Head of Police in command (5)" mean?

The definition is "Matter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TO (abbreviation="closed"") + P (first_letter="Police") + I (first_letter="in") + C (first_letter="command") = TOPIC; definition: ""Matter" The answer is TOPIC.

"Matter closed" — Head of Police in command (5)

Times Cryptic #29203 | 13 Across | 2025-04-14 flower

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