What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instinctive bite into snappy urchin (11)" mean?

The definition is "urchin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GUT (synonym of "Instinctive") + NIP (synonym of "bite") + TERSE (synonym of "snappy"); definition: "urchin" The answer is GUTTERSNIPE.

Instinctive bite into snappy urchin (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29058 | 12 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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