What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turf very damp at first (3)" mean?

The definition is "Turf". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. SO (synonym of "very") + D (first letter of "damp") [first letter: "at"]; definition: "Turf" The answer is SOD.

Turf very damp at first (3)

Guardian Cryptic #29048 | 21 Down | 2023-04-19 flower

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