What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark cryptic clue for tiny thing (8)" mean?

The definition is "tiny thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of MOLE (synonym="a mark") + CLUE (synonym="CLUE") = MOLECULE; definition: "tiny thing" The answer is MOLECULE.

Mark cryptic clue for tiny thing (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28378 | 17 Down | 2021-02-25 flower

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