Powerful person can slug ombudsman over cuts (5)
I believe the answer is:
mogul
'powerful person' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'slug ombudsman over cuts' is the wordplay.
'MOGUL' is hidden backwards within the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.
'can' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mogul that I've seen before include "Powerful person, potentate" , "Indian emperor - important person" , "Important person; snow mound on a ski slope" , "Bashaw" , "Former Indian ruler; bump on a ski slope" .)