What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empty very old papers (4)" mean?

The definition is "Empty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). V (abbreviation="very") + O (abbreviation="old") + ID (abbreviation="papers") = VOID; definition: "Empty" The answer is VOID.

Empty very old papers (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16902 | 5 Down | 2022-08-15 flower

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