What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excellent beginning but not ending (4)" mean?

The definition is "ending". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. START (synonym of "beginning") [curtailing: "not ending"]; definition: "Excellent" The answer is STAR.

Excellent beginning but not ending (4)

Independent Cryptic #11643 | 24 Down | 2024-02-03 flower

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