What does the cryptic crossword clue "This person's job leading soldiers is fake (8)" mean?

The definition is "fake". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMPOST (synonym="job") + OR (abbreviation="soldiers") = IMPOSTOR; definition: "fake" The answer is IMPOSTOR.

This person's job leading soldiers is fake (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17538 | 1 Across | 2025-01-22 flower

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