What does the cryptic crossword clue "A mostly flat part of chair frame (5)" mean?

The definition is "part of chair frame". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. A (abbreviation of "A") + PRONE (synonym of "flat") [curtailing: "mostly"]; definition: "part of chair frame" The answer is APRON.

A mostly flat part of chair frame (5)

Independent Cryptic #11958 | 28 Across | 2025-02-05 flower

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