What does the cryptic crossword clue "Architect of housing for big beasts and a smaller one covered in fleece (6)" mean?

The definition is "Architect of housing for big beasts". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ASS (synonym="‘a smaller one’ – smaller beast, that is") in CON (synonym="dupe, ‘fleece’") = CASSON The answer is CASSON.

Architect of housing for big beasts and a smaller one covered in fleece (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29714 | 12 Across | 2025-06-06 flower

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