What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unfortunate bloke missing first trick (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses acrostic. ILL (synonym="‘unfortunate’") + UDE (synonym="‘bloke’") = ILLUDE The answer is ILLUDE.

Unfortunate bloke missing first trick (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29610 | 12 Across | 2025-02-05 flower