What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extremely short, angular celebrity (4)" mean?

The definition is "celebrity". The wordplay uses charade, parts. ST (middle of "short,") + AR (middle of "angular") [outer letters: "Extremely"]; definition: "celebrity" The answer is STAR.

Extremely short, angular celebrity (4)

Times Cryptic #28285 | 14 Across | 2022-05-09 flower

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