What does the cryptic crossword clue "Behead bears? Not us (6)" mean?

The definition is "us". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MOTHERS (synonym of "bears?") [beheading: "Behead"]; definition: "Not us" The answer is OTHERS.

Behead bears? Not us (6)

Independent Cryptic #1776 | 29 Across | 2024-03-10 flower

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