What does the cryptic crossword clue "Open with a jack and a queen (4)" mean?

The definition is "Open". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + J (abbreviation="jack") + A (first_letter="and") + R (abbreviation="queen") = AJAR; definition: "Open" The answer is AJAR.

Open with a jack and a queen (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16363 | 23 Down | 2020-07-21 flower

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