What does the cryptic crossword clue "One teases, initially showing chest (7)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "showing") + COFFER (synonym of "chest") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "One teases," The answer is SCOFFER.

One teases, initially showing chest (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29062 | 19 Down | 2023-05-05 flower

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