What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican in raincoat running for President (6)" mean?

The definition is "President". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAC (synonym="short for ” mackintosh”, a raincoat") + R (synonym="abbrev. for Republican, a member of the Republican Party") + ON (synonym="running/functioning, as with an electric appliance, say") = MACRON; definition: "President" The answer is MACRON.

Republican in raincoat running for President (6)

Independent Cryptic #1772 | 6 Across | 2024-02-11 flower

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