What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spell in charge leading a liberal magazine (10)" mean?

The definition is "magazine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PERIOD (synonym="Spell") + I (first_letter="in") + C (abbreviation="charge") + A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="liberal") = PERIODICAL; definition: "magazine" The answer is PERIODICAL.

Spell in charge leading a liberal magazine (10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17451 | 11 Across | 2024-09-23 flower

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