What does the cryptic crossword clue "False star explodes in middle of freeze-up (6)" mean?

The definition is "False". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STAR (synonym="STAR") + EZ (synonym="EZ") = ERSATZ; definition: "False" The answer is ERSATZ.

False star explodes in middle of freeze-up (6)

Times Cryptic #28792 | 12 Across | 2023-12-21 flower

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