What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mounting wickedness before a new month (5)" mean?

The definition is "month". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SIN (synonym of "wickedness") + A (abbreviation of "a") + N (synonym of "new") [reversal: "Mounting"]; definition: "month" The answer is NISAN.

Mounting wickedness before a new month (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29114 | 5 Down | 2023-07-05 flower

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