What does the cryptic crossword clue "Employing thinking but not initially (5)" mean?

The definition is "Employing". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MUSING (synonym of "thinking") [beheading: "not initially"]; definition: "Employing" The answer is USING.

Employing thinking but not initially (5)

Independent Cryptic #11726 | 26 Across | 2024-05-10 flower

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