What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heard a top player give up (4)" mean?

The definition is "Heard". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CEDE (sounds like "top player") [homophone: "Heard"]; definition: "give up" The answer is CEDE.

Heard a top player give up (4)

Independent Cryptic #11770 | 14 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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