What does the cryptic crossword clue "Student’s beset by evil being blunt (8)" mean?

The definition is "being blunt". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="as in L-plate = learner = student") in BADNESS (synonym="evil") = BALDNESS; definition: "being blunt" The answer is BALDNESS.

Student’s beset by evil being blunt (8)

Independent Cryptic #11876 | 21 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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