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Mince tarts, please, to begin with (5)

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I believe the answer is:

start

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'begin with' is the definition.
'start' can be an answer for 'begin' (synonyms). I am not sure about the 'with' bit.

'mince tarts please' is the wordplay.
'tarts' anagrams to 'START'.
But, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for start that I've seen before include "Begin - jump" , "Begin; flinch" , "Jerk" , "Initiate" , "Outset" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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