What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ward off first signs of another very extreme reaction today (5)" mean?

The definition is "Ward off". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "another very extreme reaction today" = AVERT; definition: "Ward off" The answer is AVERT.

Ward off first signs of another very extreme reaction today (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17344 | 17 Across | 2024-04-25 flower

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