What does the cryptic crossword clue "At first look daggers at a bloomer (7)" mean?

The definition is "bloomer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (first_letter="look") + OBELI (synonym="daggers") + A (first_letter="at") = LOBELIA; definition: "a bloomer" The answer is LOBELIA.

At first look daggers at a bloomer (7)

Times Cryptic #29083 | 25 Across | 2024-11-25 flower

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