What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ray's raved about opponent (9)" mean?

The definition is "opponent". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAY'S + RAVED = ADVERSARY; definition: "opponent" The answer is ADVERSARY.

Ray's raved about opponent (9)

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