What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opening somehow meant for severe critic (7,3)" mean?

The definition is "severe critic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MEANT ("meant") [anagram: "somehow"] + HATCH (synonym of "Opening") = HATCHETMAN; definition: "severe critic" The answer is HATCHET MAN.

Opening somehow meant for severe critic (7,3)

Times Cryptic #28852 | 3 Across | 2024-02-29 flower

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