What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge beginning to swear, surrounded by fools (6)" mean?

The definition is "Judge". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. ASSES (synonym of "fools") [first letter: "beginning"] + S (first letter of "swear, surrounded"); definition: "Judge" The answer is ASSESS.

Judge beginning to swear, surrounded by fools (6)

Times Cryptic #28957 | 6 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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