What does the cryptic crossword clue "Awful deed, act I commit (8)" mean?

The definition is "commit". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DEEDACTI ("deed, act I") [anagram: "Awful"] = DEDICATE; definition: "commit" The answer is DEDICATE.

Awful deed, act I commit (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29118 | 9 Across | 2023-07-10 flower

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