What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doubt search is initially working (8)" mean?

The definition is "Doubt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QUEST (synonym="search") + I (first_letter="is") + ON (abbreviation="working") = QUESTION; definition: "Doubt" The answer is QUESTION.

Doubt search is initially working (8)

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