What does the cryptic crossword clue "Groom initially coy on meeting bride (4)" mean?

The definition is "Groom". The wordplay uses acrostic. C (first_letter="coy") + O (first_letter="on") + M (first_letter="meeting") + B (first_letter="bride") = COMB; definition: "Groom" The answer is COMB.

Groom initially coy on meeting bride (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29509 | 10 Across | 2024-10-09 flower

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