What does the cryptic crossword clue "The hapless are to speak (5)" mean?

The definition is "speak". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ARETO ("are to") [anagram: "hapless"] = ORATE; definition: "speak" The answer is ORATE.

The hapless are to speak (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28638 | 26 Across | 2021-12-27 flower

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