What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican's opponent, single-minded type full of cunning (10)" mean?

The definition is "Republican’s opponent". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARCH (synonym="cunning") in MONIST (synonym="single-minded type") = MONARCHIST; definition: "Republican's opponent," The answer is MONARCHIST.

Republican's opponent, single-minded type full of cunning (10)

Times Cryptic #28628 | 24 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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