What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost every diver wanting protection for breathing (5)" mean?

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Almost every diver wanting protection for breathing (5)

Times Cryptic #29128 | 26 Across | 2025-01-16

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ALL(every) minus the last letter, then DIVER minus the external letters

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