What does the cryptic crossword clue "Makes meaning clear in Christmas verses? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Makes meaning clear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEC (synonym="December, ‘Christmas’") + ODES (synonym="‘verses’") = DECODES; definition: "Makes meaning clear" The answer is DECODES.

Makes meaning clear in Christmas verses? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29267 | 16 Across | 2024-01-01 flower

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