What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hero’s cross, mostly open up-front (4)" mean?

The definition is "Hero". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AJA (synonym="AJA") + X (synonym="cross") = AJAX; definition: "Hero's" The answer is AJAX.

Hero’s cross, mostly open up-front (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29456 | 2 Down | 2024-08-08 flower

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