What does the cryptic crossword clue "Draw in height, first to last, for 1.25% (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses acrostic. TIE (synonym="draw") in EIGHTH (synonym="HEIGHT, with its first letter moved to the end") = EIGHTIETH The answer is EIGHTIETH.

Draw in height, first to last, for 1.25% (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29467 | 13 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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