What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clean domesticated animal, dear little thing (6)" mean?

The definition is "dear little thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MOP (synonym="Clean") + PET (synonym="domesticated") = MOPPET; definition: "dear little thing" The answer is Moppet.

Clean domesticated animal, dear little thing (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3148 | 13 Across | 2022-02-20 flower

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