What does the cryptic crossword clue "America's top bishop remains humble (5)" mean?

The definition is "humble". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="America's") + B (abbreviation="bishop") + ASH (synonym="remains") = ABASH; definition: "humble" The answer is ABASH.

America's top bishop remains humble (5)

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