What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minimum iron on bearing (6)" mean?

The definition is "Minimum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FE (abbreviation="iron") + WEST (synonym="bearing") = FEWEST; definition: "Minimum" The answer is Fewest.

Minimum iron on bearing (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3047 | 4 Down | 2020-03-15 flower

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