What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gets to be more ascetic? Not quite (7)" mean?

The definition is "Gets to". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEED (synonym="NEED") + LES (synonym="LES") = NEEDLES; definition: "Gets to" The answer is NEEDLES.

Gets to be more ascetic? Not quite (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29025 | 7 Down | 2023-03-23 flower

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