What does the cryptic crossword clue "One that’s correct, though not entirely sharp (6)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym="One") + TIC (synonym="TIC") = ACETIC; definition: "sharp" The answer is ACETIC.

One that’s correct, though not entirely sharp (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29570 | 22 Across | 2024-12-19 flower

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