What does the cryptic crossword clue "American guy's order given to men (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "order given to men". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "American") + TEASE (synonym of "guy's"); definition: "order given to men" The answer is ATEASE.

American guy's order given to men (2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28994 | 7 Down | 2023-02-15 flower

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