What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deficit curtailed season on Broadway (9)" mean?

The definition is "Deficit". The wordplay uses a deletion. SHORT (synonym="curtailed") + FALL (synonym="season") = SHORTFALL; definition: "Deficit" The answer is SHORTFALL.

Deficit curtailed season on Broadway (9)

Times Cryptic #29216 | 14 Across | 2025-04-29 flower

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