What does the cryptic crossword clue "One racing on the carriageway is cuckoo (10)" mean?

The definition is "cuckoo". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAD (synonym="ROAD") + RUNNER (synonym="RUNNER") = ROADRUNNER; definition: "cuckoo" The answer is ROADRUNNER.

One racing on the carriageway is cuckoo (10)

Times Cryptic #28529 | 8 Across | 2023-02-17 flower

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