What does the cryptic crossword clue "Magnify balls in front of art gallery (9)" mean?

The definition is "gallery". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERS (synonym="balls, in cricket") + TATE (synonym="art gallery") = OVERSTATE; definition: "Magnify" The answer is OVERSTATE.

Magnify balls in front of art gallery (9)

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