What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supply key leads in careless fashion (8)" mean?

The definition is "in careless fashion". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. B (abbreviation of "key") [first letter: "leads"] + LITHELY (synonym of "Supply"); definition: "in careless fashion" The answer is BLITHELY.

Supply key leads in careless fashion (8)

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