What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hostile, a part of poem? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Hostile,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + VERSE (synonym="poem?") = AVERSE; definition: "Hostile," The answer is Averse.

Hostile, a part of poem? (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3007 | 15 Across | 2019-06-09 flower

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