What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut new flower (6)" mean?

The definition is "flower". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEVER (synonym="Cut") + N (abbreviation="new") = SEVERN; definition: "flower" The answer is Severn.

Cut new flower (6)

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