What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where patient may be ahead (6)" mean?

The definition is "ahead". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="ON") + WARD (synonym="WARD") = ONWARD; definition: "ahead" The answer is ONWARD.

Where patient may be ahead (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29134 | 19 Down | 2023-07-28 flower

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