What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lift small alien bug (5)" mean?

The definition is "bug". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym of "Lift") + S (synonym of "small") + ET (synonym of "alien"); definition: "bug" The answer is UPSET.

Lift small alien bug (5)

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