What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coaches without starting exercises (4)" mean?

The definition is "exercises". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. BUSES (synonym of "Coaches") + S (abbreviation of "starting") [deletion: "without"]; definition: "exercises" The answer is USES.

Coaches without starting exercises (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29648 | 6 Down | 2025-03-21 flower

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