What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clear O for what hopes to attract many Xs (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MANIFEST (synonym="”Clear”") + O (synonym="taken from surface directly") = MANIFESTO The answer is MANIFESTO.

Clear O for what hopes to attract many Xs (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29578 | 9 Across | 2024-12-30 flower

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