What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excite a little - that encapsulates it (9)" mean?

The definition is "Excite". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + LITTLE + IT = TITILLATE; definition: "Excite" The answer is TITILLATE.

Excite a little - that encapsulates it (9)

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