What does the cryptic crossword clue "Range covered by a minister (8)" mean?

The definition is "minister". The wordplay uses charade, container. REACH (synonym of "Range") + PER (synonym of "by") [container: "covered"]; definition: "minister" The answer is PREACHER.

Range covered by a minister (8)

Times Cryptic #28538 | 13 Across | 2023-02-28 flower

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