What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman is arch, beginning to tease (7)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. BRIDGE (synonym of "arch,") + T (first letter of "tease") [first letter: "beginning"]; definition: "Woman" The answer is BRIDGET.

Woman is arch, beginning to tease (7)

Times Cryptic #29167 | 5 Across | 2025-03-03 flower

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