What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beaten with a fine hypothetical question (6)" mean?

The definition is "hypothetical question". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of WITHA ("with a") + F (abbreviation of "fine") [anagram: "Beaten"] = WHATIF; definition: "hypothetical question" The answer is WHATIF.

Beaten with a fine hypothetical question (6)

Independent Cryptic #1801 | 4 Across | 2024-09-01 flower

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