What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hesitate to state women must come first (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hesitate". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. W (first letter of "women must come") [first letter: "first"] + AVER (synonym of "state"); definition: "Hesitate" The answer is WAVER.

Hesitate to state women must come first (5)

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