What does the cryptic crossword clue "Composer wanting end mostly minor (7)" mean?

The definition is "Composer". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. TIP (synonym of "end") + PETTY (synonym of "minor") [curtailing: "mostly"]; definition: "Composer" The answer is TIPPETT.

Composer wanting end mostly minor (7)

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