What does the cryptic crossword clue "Traded in wood tar initially (5)" mean?

The definition is "Traded". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. DEAL (synonym of "wood") + T (first letter of "tar") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "Traded" The answer is DEALT.

Traded in wood tar initially (5)

Guardian Cryptic #23996 | 19 Across | 2007-02-09 flower

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