The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 20: Hankering for storied treasures, Ali Baba's mission in disarray, not having a satisfactory small scout.

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A clue to BIBLIOMANIA.
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1.How are you indicating subtracting only the initial letters of "satisfactory small scout"?