What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opponent beginning to criticise prank (5)" mean?

The definition is "prank". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANTI (synonym="Opponent") + C (first_letter="criticise") = ANTIC; definition: "prank" The answer is ANTIC.

Opponent beginning to criticise prank (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17444 | 18 Across | 2024-09-12 flower

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