What does the cryptic crossword clue "Divine but frightening, if there's no answer (4)" mean?

The definition is "Divine". The wordplay uses a deletion. SCRY (deletion) = SCRY; definition: "Divine" The answer is SCRY.

Divine but frightening, if there's no answer (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29145 | 2 Down | 2023-08-10 flower