What does the cryptic crossword clue "Around fifty one begins to struggle (8)" mean?

The definition is "struggle". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="fifty") in FOUNDER (synonym="‘one begins’") = FLOUNDER; definition: "struggle" The answer is FLOUNDER.

Around fifty one begins to struggle (8)

Independent Cryptic #11669 | 9 Across | 2024-03-05 flower

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