What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top scorer I see score at Christmas (7)" mean?

The definition is "Christmas". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MESSI (synonym="=top scorer, i.e. Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi") + AH (synonym="=I see, I get it") = MESSIAH The answer is MESSIAH.

Top scorer I see score at Christmas (7)

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