What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trip, start to stagger, then fall (7)" mean?

The definition is "fall". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="start") + TUMBLE (synonym="fall") = STUMBLE; definition: "Trip," The answer is STUMBLE.

Trip, start to stagger, then fall (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29759 | 14 Across | 2025-07-29 flower

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