Crossword Genius

Person setting up fashionable store, initially less creditworthy? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

installer

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'person setting up' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'fashionable store initially less creditworthy?' is the wordplay.
'fashionable' becomes 'in' (in can mean fashionable or trendy).
'initially' indicates taking the first letters.
'less creditworthy?' becomes 'taller' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
The initial letter of 'store' is 's'.
'in'+'s'+'taller'='INSTALLER'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for installer that I've seen before include "fitter" , "New software program" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.