What does the cryptic crossword clue "Order check on empty surgery (6)" mean?

The definition is "Order". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SY (part of "surgery") [gutting: "empty"] + STEM (synonym of "check"); definition: "Order" The answer is SYSTEM.

Order check on empty surgery (6)

Times Cryptic #29122 | 1 Across | 2025-01-09 flower

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