What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country cousin initially tricked (4)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. C (first letter of "cousin") + HAD (synonym of "tricked") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "Country" The answer is CHAD.

Country cousin initially tricked (4)

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