What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stopped admitting Republican folded (7)" mean?

The definition is "folded". The wordplay uses charade, container. CEASED (synonym of "Stopped") + R (synonym of "Republican") [container: "admitting"]; definition: "folded" The answer is CREASED.

Stopped admitting Republican folded (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29487 | 17 Down | 2024-09-13 flower

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