What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insufficient silver in pool (6)" mean?

The definition is "pool". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AG (synonym="silver") in MERE (synonym="pool") = MEAGRE The answer is MEAGRE.

Insufficient silver in pool (6)

Independent Cryptic #11904 | 22 Across | 2024-12-04 flower

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