Fool gets dictator to return (5)

I believe the answer is:

idiot

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'fool' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'dictator to return' is the wordplay.
'dictator' becomes 'idi' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'return' is a reversal indicator.
'to' reversed gives 'ot'.
'idi'+'ot'='IDIOT'

'gets' is the link.

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(Other definitions for idiot that I've seen before include "nutter" , "Silly ass" , "Blockhead" , "Stupid person" , "Dope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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