What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rule out / what spin doctors do [Faulty clue – ed.] (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rule". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PR (synonym="what spin doctors do") + CLUE (synonym="CLUE") + ED (synonym="ED") = PRECLUDE; definition: "Rule out /" The answer is PRECLUDE.

Rule out / what spin doctors do [Faulty clue – ed.] (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29345 | 25 Across | 2024-04-01 flower

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