What does the cryptic crossword clue "Newly-prominent delivery company sharp (7)" mean?

The definition is "Newly-prominent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UPS (synonym="global courier service") + TART (synonym="sharp") = UPSTART The answer is UPSTART.

Newly-prominent delivery company sharp (7)

Independent Cryptic #11666 | 17 Down | 2024-03-01 flower

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