What does the cryptic crossword clue "Demo initially lost 950 in wood (5)" mean?

The definition is "wood". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. L (first letter of "lost 950") [first letter: "initially"] + ARCH (synonym of "Demo"); definition: "wood" The answer is LARCH.

Demo initially lost 950 in wood (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29466 | 10 Across | 2024-08-20 flower

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