What does the cryptic crossword clue "One holding a person's hat by peak (6)" mean?

The definition is "One holding a person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym of "hat") + TOR (synonym of "peak"); definition: "One holding a person's" The answer is CAPTOR.

One holding a person's hat by peak (6)

Times Cryptic #28573 | 5 Across | 2023-04-10 flower

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