What does the cryptic crossword clue "So rushed to acquire present by first of February (9)" mean?

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So rushed to acquire present by first of February (9)

Times Cryptic #29341 | 26 Across | 2025-09-22

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HERE (present) F (initial letter of February) in TORE (rushed)

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