What does the cryptic crossword clue "Letters to begin with merit study (5)" mean?

The definition is "study". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (first_letter="Letters") + EARN (synonym="merit") = LEARN; definition: "study" The answer is LEARN.

Letters to begin with merit study (5)

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