What does the cryptic crossword clue "Medic before work allowed small amount of liquid (7)" mean?

The definition is "small amount of liquid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (abbreviation="Medic") + OP (abbreviation="work") + LET (abbreviation="allowed") = DROPLET; definition: "small amount of liquid" The answer is DROPLET.

Medic before work allowed small amount of liquid (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16990 | 27 Across | 2022-12-15 flower

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