What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross left out as show of irony? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cross". The wordplay uses a deletion. SA (synonym="SA") + TIRE (synonym="=cross, on flag") = SATIRE; definition: "irony?" The answer is SATIRE.

Cross left out as show of irony? (6)

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