What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican helping after president's lapse (10)" mean?

The definition is "lapse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABE (synonym of "president's") + R (synonym of "Republican") + RATION (synonym of "helping"); definition: "lapse" The answer is ABERRATION.

Republican helping after president's lapse (10)

Times Cryptic #28836 | 26 Across | 2024-02-10 flower

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