What does the cryptic crossword clue "Words of daring, say, embraced by champions (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Words of daring". The wordplay uses charade, container. EG (synonym of "say,") + HEROES (synonym of "champions") [container: "embraced"]; definition: "Words of daring," The answer is HEREGOES.

Words of daring, say, embraced by champions (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29268 | 25 Across | 2024-01-02 flower

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