What does the cryptic crossword clue "One starting to ask for money, wicked type heading off (8)" mean?

The definition is "One starting". The wordplay uses acrostic. BEG (synonym="‘ask for money’") + INNER (synonym="‘wicked type’") = BEGINNER; definition: "One starting" The answer is BEGINNER.

One starting to ask for money, wicked type heading off (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29617 | 3 Down | 2025-02-13 flower

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