Leader's wife admitted to consult a naturopath (7)
I believe the answer is:
sultana
'leader's wife' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'admitted to consult a naturopath' is the wordplay.
'SULTANA' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sultana that I've seen before include "Royal lady" , "Sovereign's mistress" , "fruity little thing" , "mistress abroad" , "Aunt Sal (anag)" .)