What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who collected taxes belonging to them (5)" mean?

The definition is "belonging to them". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (synonym="THE") + IR (synonym="who collected taxes") = THEIR; definition: "belonging to them" The answer is THEIR.

Who collected taxes belonging to them (5)

Times Cryptic #29246 | 11 Across | 2025-06-03 flower

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