What does the cryptic crossword clue "Range of influence in a minister (8)" mean?

The definition is "minister". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). REACH (synonym="range of influence") in PER (synonym="a") = PREACHER; definition: "minister" The answer is PREACHER.

Range of influence in a minister (8)

Times Cryptic #28885 | 9 Across | 2024-04-08 flower

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