What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor divinity reported near a pond at last (5)" mean?

The definition is "Minor divinity". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like NIGH + A + [pon]D. Yes, a naiad is a water nymph, so the clue is far from misleading. The answer is NAIAD.

Minor divinity reported near a pond at last (5)

Times Cryptic #28747 | 23 Across | 2023-10-30 flower

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