What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unopened post bag (4)" mean?

The definition is "bag". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. STAKE (synonym of "post") [beheading: "Unopened"]; definition: "bag" The answer is Take.

Unopened post bag (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3064 | 18 Across | 2020-07-12 flower

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