What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rogue calmed a politician being bombastic (11)" mean?

The definition is "bombastic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CALMEDA ("calmed a") + TORY (abbreviation of "politician") [anagram: "Rogue"] = DECLAMATORY; definition: "bombastic" The answer is DECLAMATORY.

Rogue calmed a politician being bombastic (11)

Guardian Cryptic #28951 | 13 Across | 2022-12-27 flower

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