What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nominal leader would be sacked if he argued (10)" mean?

The definition is "Nominal leader". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IF + HE + ARGUED = FIGUREHEAD; definition: "Nominal leader" The answer is FIGUREHEAD.

Nominal leader would be sacked if he argued (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29267 | 6 Down | 2024-01-01 flower

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