What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notice paper is short (7)" mean?

The definition is "Notice". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. OBSERVER (synonym of "paper") [curtailing: "short"]; definition: "Notice" The answer is OBSERVE.

Notice paper is short (7)

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