Crossword Genius

Order posted for tyrant (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

despot

'tyrant' is the definition.
('despot' can be a synonym of 'tyrant')

'order posted' is the wordplay.
'order' indicates an anagram.
'posted' anagrammed gives 'DESPOT'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for despot that I've seen before include "Cruel and oppressive ruler" , "Tyrant, dictator" , "nasty ruler?" , "Cruel absolute ruler" , "Posted by tyrant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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