What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excess muscle trimmed (4)" mean?

The definition is "Excess". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. GLUTE (synonym of "muscle") [curtailing: "trimmed"]; definition: "Excess" The answer is GLUT.

Excess muscle trimmed (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29244 | 14 Across | 2023-12-04 flower

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