What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complete Black Beauty say without first initial (7)" mean?

The definition is "initial". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="“complete”") + ORSE (synonym="“Black Beauty, say”") = ENDORSE; definition: "initial" The answer is ENDORSE.

Complete Black Beauty say without first initial (7)

Independent Cryptic #11800 | 6 Down | 2024-08-05 flower

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