What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start with boy admitting bad speller? (6,2)" mean?

The definition is "Start". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WITCH (synonym="bad speller") in SON (synonym="boy") = SWITCHON; definition: "Start" The answer is SWITCHON.

Start with boy admitting bad speller? (6,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29002 | 26 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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