Batter useful in the kitchen? (6)

I believe the answer is:

opener

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'useful in the kitchen?' is the definition.
(eg a can opener)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for opener that I've seen before include "For a start" , "First part" , "First act" , "Batsman who starts innings" , "First event in a series" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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