What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jab from Ali, one needing cut treated (9)" mean?

The definition is "Jab". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALIONECUT ("Ali, one needing cut") [anagram: "treated"] = INOCULATE; definition: "Jab" The answer is INOCULATE.

Jab from Ali, one needing cut treated (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29319 | 9 Across | 2024-03-01 flower

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