What does the cryptic crossword clue "A sample reduced vomit but only just (10)" mean?

The definition is "only just". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + TAST (synonym="TAST") + RETCH (synonym="vomit") = ATASTRETCH; definition: "only just" The answer is ATASTRETCH.

A sample reduced vomit but only just (10)

Independent Cryptic #11762 | 3 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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