What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Roman king in truth done with Iraq, up for revolution (7,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "Old Roman king". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TRUTH + DONE + IRAQ, + UP = TARQUIN THE PROUD; definition: "Old Roman king" The answer is TARQUIN THE PROUD.

What is the answer to "Old Roman king in truth done with Iraq, up for revolution (7,3,5)"?

The answer is TARQUIN THE PROUD.

Old Roman king in truth done with Iraq, up for revolution (7,3,5)

Times Cryptic #29028 | 23 Across | 2024-09-21 flower

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