What does the cryptic crossword clue "Senior party on the money in Tokyo (5)" mean?

The definition is "Senior". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (abbreviation="party") + YEN (synonym="money") = DOYEN; definition: "Senior" The answer is Doyen.

Senior party on the money in Tokyo (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3057 | 14 Down | 2020-05-24 flower

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