What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wicked, if cruel – is he? (7)" mean?

The definition is "he". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IFCRUEL ("if cruel -") [anagram: "Wicked,"] = LUCIFER; definition: "he?" The answer is Lucifer.

Wicked, if cruel – is he? (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3108 | 24 Across | 2021-05-16 flower

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