What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manage to surround small thicket (5)" mean?

The definition is "Manage". The wordplay uses charade, container. COPE (synonym of "surround") + S (synonym of "small") [container: "Manage"]; definition: "thicket" The answer is COPSE.

Manage to surround small thicket (5)

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