What does the cryptic crossword clue "Successor to Leo VI right to abdicate (5)" mean?

The definition is "Successor to Leo". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VI (synonym="VI") + R (synonym="R") + GO (synonym="GO") = VIRGO; definition: "Successor to Leo" The answer is VIRGO.

Successor to Leo VI right to abdicate (5)

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