What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heroin to some extent creates addiction (5)" mean?

The definition is "addiction". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="Heroin") + ABIT (synonym="some") = HABIT; definition: "addiction" The answer is HABIT.

Heroin to some extent creates addiction (5)

Times Cryptic #29131 | 15 Across | 2025-01-20 flower

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