What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start without key or with broken key (7)" mean?

The definition is "Start without key". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OR (synonym="broken") + WITH (synonym="WITH") + E (synonym="a musical key") = HOTWIRE The answer is HOTWIRE.

Start without key or with broken key (7)

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