What does the cryptic crossword clue "Declare answer extremely short (4)" mean?

The definition is "Declare". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. A (synonym of "answer") + VERY (synonym of "extremely") [curtailing: "short"]; definition: "Declare" The answer is AVER.

Declare answer extremely short (4)

Times Cryptic #28570 | 24 Across | 2023-04-06 flower

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