What does the cryptic crossword clue "Up to a point, about the speaker, who cares? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Up to a point,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="SO") + ME (synonym="ME") + WHAT (synonym="?") = SOMEWHAT; definition: "Up to a point," The answer is SOMEWHAT.

Up to a point, about the speaker, who cares? (8)

Times Cryptic #28798 | 13 Across | 2023-12-28 flower

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