What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rule broken by halfwit put in new position (8)" mean?

The definition is "put in new position". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ASS (synonym="halfwit") in REIGN (synonym="rule") = REASSIGN; definition: "put in new position" The answer is REASSIGN.

Rule broken by halfwit put in new position (8)

Times Cryptic #28820 | 1 Across | 2024-01-23 flower

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