What does the cryptic crossword clue "One in charge puts blunder right (6)" mean?

The definition is "right". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAFFE (synonym="blunder") + R (abbreviation="right") = GAFFER; definition: "One in charge" The answer is GAFFER.

One in charge puts blunder right (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26478 | 12 Across | 2015-01-26 flower

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