What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fears nearly all weapons (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fears". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. AL (part of "all") + ARMS (synonym of "weapons") [curtailing: "nearly"]; definition: "Fears" The answer is ALARMS.

Fears nearly all weapons (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 23 Down | 2020-08-20 flower

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