Autocrat’s clear skin? (6)
I believe the answer is:
despot
This clue could be a double definition.
'autocrat's' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'clear skin?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for despot that I've seen before include "Gaddafi, say" , "One exploiting rule" , "Absolute ruler, tyrant" , "Posted by tyrant" , "Tyrant, dictator" .)