What does the cryptic crossword clue "Was monarch set on fire again after losing it? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Was monarch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REIGN (synonym="REIGN") + ED (synonym="ED") = REIGNED; definition: "Was monarch" The answer is REIGNED.

Was monarch set on fire again after losing it? (7)

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