What does the cryptic crossword clue "Admen cynic represented as begging (10)" mean?

The definition is "begging". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ADMEN (synonym="ADMEN") + CYNIC (synonym="CYNIC") = MENDICANCY The answer is MENDICANCY.

Admen cynic represented as begging (10)

Independent Cryptic #11654 | 30 Across | 2024-02-16 flower

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