What does the cryptic crossword clue "Desperately beg, as NHS matters (8)" mean?

The definition is "matters". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BEGASNHS ("beg, as NHS") [anagram: "Desperately"] = SHEBANGS; definition: "matters" The answer is SHEBANGS.

Desperately beg, as NHS matters (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29014 | 15 Down | 2023-03-10 flower

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