What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prime Minister kind of cross about being short? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Prime Minister". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RUDE (synonym="curt; being short") in TAU (synonym="a T-shaped cross") = TRUDEAU; definition: "Prime Minister" The answer is TRUDEAU.

Prime Minister kind of cross about being short? (7)

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