What does the cryptic crossword clue "Punctuation mark needs deleting initially, editor ordered (9)" mean?

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Punctuation mark needs deleting initially, editor ordered (9)

Telegraph Cryptic #31117 | 1 Down | 2025-12-23 flower

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