What does the cryptic crossword clue "Amateur craftsman holds up a small bottle (5)" mean?

The definition is "small bottle". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden reversed in "amaTEUR Craftsman holds up a small bottle" The answer is CRUET.

Amateur craftsman holds up a small bottle (5)

Independent Cryptic #11962 | 24 Down | 2025-02-10 flower

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