What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican likely winner in contest (4)" mean?

The definition is "contest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym="republican") + ACE (synonym="likely winner") = RACE; definition: "contest" The answer is RACE.

Republican likely winner in contest (4)

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