What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start men with one strong drink (6)" mean?

The definition is "Start". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (abbreviation="men") + I (abbreviation="one") + GIN (synonym="strong drink") = ORIGIN; definition: "Start" The answer is ORIGIN.

Start men with one strong drink (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16953 | 17 Across | 2022-10-25 flower

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