What does the cryptic crossword clue "Primitive, almost unstarted (5)" mean?

The definition is "Primitive". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. NEARLY (synonym of "almost") [beheading: "unstarted"]; definition: "Primitive," The answer is EARLY.

Primitive, almost unstarted (5)

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