What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular officer, mainly (2,7)" mean?

The definition is "mainly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym of "Popular") + GENERAL (synonym of "officer,"); definition: "mainly" The answer is INGENERAL.

Popular officer, mainly (2,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29287 | 25 Across | 2024-01-24 flower

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