Head of security in railroad station, one with absolute power (6)
I believe the answer is:
despot
'one with absolute power' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'head of security in railroad station' is the wordplay.
'head of' indicates taking the first letters.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'railroad station' becomes 'depot' (I've seen this in another clue).
The initial letter of 'security' is 's'.
's' inserted into 'depot' is 'DESPOT'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for despot that I've seen before include "One exploiting rule" , "Posted (anag)" , "Cruel and oppressive dictator" , "Cruel and oppressive ruler" , "who treats others badly?" .)