What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mean to declare how long you’ve been here (7)" mean?

The definition is "Mean". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AVER (synonym="declare") + AGE (synonym="long") = AVERAGE; definition: "Mean" The answer is AVERAGE.

Mean to declare how long you’ve been here (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29642 | 14 Across | 2025-03-14 flower

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