What does the cryptic crossword clue "Special valour ousting a tyrant (7)" mean?

The definition is "tyrant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="special") + COUR (synonym="special") + GE (synonym="valour") = SCOURGE The answer is SCOURGE.

Special valour ousting a tyrant (7)

Independent Cryptic #11918 | 20 Across | 2024-12-20 flower

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