What does the cryptic crossword clue "Casual worker missing work to begin with (7)" mean?

The definition is "Casual". The wordplay uses a deletion. OFF (synonym="missing work") + HAND (synonym="worker") = OFFHAND; definition: "Casual" The answer is OFFHAND.

Casual worker missing work to begin with (7)

Times Cryptic #28619 | 10 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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