What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run through outskirts of Rochdale on black car (8)" mean?

The definition is "Run". The wordplay uses charade, parts. RE (middle of "Rochdale") + HEARSE (synonym of "black car") [outer letters: "outskirts"]; definition: "Run" The answer is REHEARSE.

Run through outskirts of Rochdale on black car (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29489 | 14 Down | 2024-09-16 flower

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