What does the cryptic crossword clue "Short debut in top league (7)" mean?

The definition is "top league". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. PREMIERE (synonym of "debut") [curtailing: "Short"]; definition: "top league" The answer is PREMIER.

Short debut in top league (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29716 | 23 Across | 2025-06-09 flower

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