What does the cryptic crossword clue "A part of song, hostile (6)" mean?

The definition is "A part". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + VERSE (synonym of "song,") [anagram: "part"] = AVERSE; definition: "hostile" The answer is Averse.

A part of song, hostile (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 4 Down | 2020-08-09 flower

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