What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start eating using a finger: shortly, any number (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Start eating". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIGI (synonym="t") + N (synonym="any "number"") = DIGIN; definition: "Start eating" The answer is DIGIN.

Start eating using a finger: shortly, any number (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #28976 | 9 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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