What does the cryptic crossword clue "Starting point for climb (7)" mean?

The definition is "climb". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. N (abbreviation of "point") + ASCENT (synonym of "climb") [first letter: "Starting"] The answer is NASCENT.

Starting point for climb (7)

Guardian Cryptic #23780 | 18 Down | 2006-05-31 flower

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