What does the cryptic crossword clue "After start of encounter, go for weapon (4)" mean?

The definition is "weapon". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. E (first letter of "encounter,") + PEE (synonym of "go") [first letter: "start"]; definition: "weapon" The answer is EPEE.

After start of encounter, go for weapon (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29060 | 6 Down | 2023-05-03 flower

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