What does the cryptic crossword clue "Core of county police force not satisfied (5)" mean?

The definition is "not satisfied". The wordplay uses charade, parts. UN (middle of "county") + MET (synonym of "police force") [middle: "Core"]; definition: "not satisfied" The answer is UNMET.

Core of county police force not satisfied (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29173 | 24 Down | 2023-09-12 flower

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