What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink a drop shortly (3)" mean?

The definition is "Drink". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. TEAR (synonym of "drop") [curtailing: "shortly"]; definition: "Drink" The answer is TEA.

Drink a drop shortly (3)

Guardian Cryptic #23582 | 18 Across | 2005-10-11 flower

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