What does the cryptic crossword clue "Raise heartless army (4)" mean?

The definition is "army". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. HOIST (synonym of "Raise") [gutting: "heartless"]; definition: "army" The answer is HOST.

Raise heartless army (4)

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