What does the cryptic crossword clue "Terrible mistake started with massage (7)" mean?

The definition is "massage". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. RUB (synonym of "massage") [first letter: "started"] + BISH (synonym of "mistake"); definition: "Terrible" The answer is RUBBISH.

Terrible mistake started with massage (7)

Independent Cryptic #11814 | 26 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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