What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drop a little lower keeping length in mind (5)" mean?

The definition is "Drop a little lower". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="length") in CAVE (synonym="mind, a warning") = CALVE; definition: "Drop a little lower" The answer is CALVE.

Drop a little lower keeping length in mind (5)

Independent Cryptic #1647 | 11 Across | 2021-09-19 flower

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