What does the cryptic crossword clue "Everyone's powers drop 25% with abnormal reactions (9)" mean?

The definition is "abnormal reactions". The wordplay uses a deletion. ALL (synonym="ALL") + ERGIES (synonym="‘everyone’s powers’") = ALLERGIES; definition: "abnormal reactions" The answer is ALLERGIES.

Everyone's powers drop 25% with abnormal reactions (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29086 | 22 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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