What does the cryptic crossword clue "How to secure a little garlic? (5,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOVE (synonym="a little garlic") + HITCH (synonym="secure") = CLOVEHITCH The answer is CLOVEHITCH.

How to secure a little garlic? (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29423 | 11 Across | 2024-07-01 flower