What does the cryptic crossword clue "Individual pocketing hard small stones (7)" mean?

The definition is "stones". The wordplay uses charade, container. SINGLE (synonym of "Individual") + H (synonym of "hard") [container: "pocketing"]; definition: "small stones" The answer is SHINGLE.

Individual pocketing hard small stones (7)

Independent Cryptic #11818 | 9 Across | 2024-08-26 flower

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