What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jolly English opener on top of other side (6)" mean?

The definition is "Jolly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="first letter of [opener] E NGLISH") + VERSO (synonym="the back of a leaf of printed or manuscript material; the other side") = EVERSO; definition: "Jolly" The answer is EVERSO.

Jolly English opener on top of other side (6)

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