What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head of strategy manages fields (6)" mean?

The definition is "fields". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "strategy") + COPES (synonym of "manages") [first letter: "Head"]; definition: "fields" The answer is SCOPES.

Head of strategy manages fields (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29190 | 20 Down | 2023-10-02 flower

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