What does the cryptic crossword clue "Play main piece, not initially audible (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Play". The wordplay uses acrostic. KING (synonym="”main piece” (in chess") + LEAR (synonym="”audible” without the initial letter") = KINGLEAR; definition: "Play" The answer is KINGLEAR.

Play main piece, not initially audible (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29031 | 11 Across | 2023-03-30 flower

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