What does the cryptic crossword clue "Politician getting zero in test (4)" mean?

The definition is "Politician". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym of "zero") + TRY (synonym of "test"); definition: "Politician" The answer is TORY.

Politician getting zero in test (4)

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