What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top copy that's wrong (4)" mean?

The definition is "Top". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APE (synonym of "copy") + X (abbreviation of "wrong"); definition: "Top" The answer is APEX.

Top copy that's wrong (4)

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