What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spin perhaps is mostly nonsense (5)" mean?

The definition is "Spin perhaps". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. DRIVEL (synonym of "nonsense") [curtailing: "mostly"]; definition: "Spin" The answer is DRIVE.

Spin perhaps is mostly nonsense (5)

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