What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retailer's opening guide for one making a career (6)" mean?

The definition is "one making a career". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. R (first letter of "Retailer's") + USHER (synonym of "guide") [first letter: "opening"]; definition: "one making a career" The answer is RUSHER.

Retailer's opening guide for one making a career (6)

Times Cryptic #29103 | 10 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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