What does the cryptic crossword clue "Essentially silent, if bewildered (2,6)" mean?

The definition is "Essentially". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SILENTIF ("silent, if") [anagram: "bewildered"] = INITSELF; definition: "Essentially" The answer is INITSELF.

Essentially silent, if bewildered (2,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29116 | 13 Across | 2023-07-07 flower

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