What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mostly criticised student: letting oneself down? (6)" mean?

The definition is "letting oneself down?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAPPE (synonym="RAPPE") + L (synonym="learner, student") = RAPPEL; definition: "letting oneself down?" The answer is RAPPEL.

Mostly criticised student: letting oneself down? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28970 | 18 Across | 2023-01-18 flower

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