What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make a fuss of something small (5)" mean?

The definition is "small". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PET (synonym="PET") + IT (synonym="‘make a fuss of something’") = PETIT; definition: "small" The answer is PETIT.

Make a fuss of something small (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29498 | 26 Across | 2024-09-26 flower

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