What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kidnap head of state? Certainly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Kidnap". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "state?") + NATCH (synonym of "Certainly") [first letter: "head"]; definition: "Kidnap" The answer is SNATCH.

Kidnap head of state? Certainly (6)

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