What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's sometimes confused with less fine vessel (5)" mean?

The definition is "It's sometimes confused with less". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="abbreviation for fine") + EWER (synonym="a large water jug = vessel") = FEWER The answer is FEWER.

It's sometimes confused with less fine vessel (5)

Independent Cryptic #11617 | 6 Down | 2024-01-04 flower

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