What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Douglas gets conservative care, initially (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "care, initially". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIR (synonym="Douglas") + STAID (synonym="conservative") = FIRST AID; definition: "care, initially" The answer is FIRST AID.

Perhaps Douglas gets conservative care, initially (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28885 | 26 Across | 2024-04-08 flower

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