What does the cryptic crossword clue "A graduate in education, retired possibly (4)" mean?

The definition is "A graduate in education / retired possibly". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. BA (synonym of "graduate") + ED (synonym of "education,") [reversal: "retired"] The answer is ABED.

A graduate in education, retired possibly (4)

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