What does the cryptic crossword clue "Queen after prince: very deviant (4)" mean?

The definition is "deviant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation of "prince:") + ER (synonym of "Queen") + V (synonym of "very"); definition: "deviant" The answer is PERV.

Queen after prince: very deviant (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29096 | 12 Across | 2023-06-14 flower

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