What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blossoming fig initially having a dark look (9)" mean?

The definition is "Blossoming". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="first letter of [initially] F ig") + LOWERING (synonym="having a sullen or dark look") = FLOWERING The answer is FLOWERING.

Blossoming fig initially having a dark look (9)

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