What does the cryptic crossword clue "See way lessee keeps place for crown representative (4,10)" mean?

The definition is "crown representative". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LO (synonym="see") + RD (synonym="way") + LIEU (synonym="place") + TENANT (synonym="lessee") = LORD LIEUTENANT; definition: "crown representative" The answer is LORD LIEUTENANT.

See way lessee keeps place for crown representative (4,10)

Times Cryptic #28621 | 14 Across | 2023-06-05 flower

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