What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intricate mosaic, but very tiny (9)" mean?

The definition is "tiny". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MOSAICBUT ("mosaic, but") [anagram: "Intricate"] = SUBATOMIC; definition: "very tiny" The answer is Subatomic.

Intricate mosaic, but very tiny (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3115 | 7 Across | 2021-07-04 flower

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