What does the cryptic crossword clue "Back the last nag leaving the start (7)" mean?

The definition is "Back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="last") + ORSE (synonym="nag") = ENDORSE; definition: "Back" The answer is ENDORSE.

Back the last nag leaving the start (7)

Times Cryptic #29150 | 7 Down | 2025-02-11 flower

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