What does the cryptic crossword clue "Powerful Persian seizing power in country (6)" mean?

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses charade, container. CYRUS (synonym of "Powerful Persian") + P (synonym of "power") [container: "in"]; definition: "country" The answer is CYPRUS.

Powerful Persian seizing power in country (6)

Times Cryptic #29172 | 26 Across | 2025-03-08 flower

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