What does the cryptic crossword clue "First of all, bottle emptied, removing extremely tight cap (5)" mean?

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First of all, bottle emptied, removing extremely tight cap (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3224 | 23 Down | 2023-08-06 flower

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