What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor problem beginning to startle horse (4)" mean?

The definition is "Minor problem". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="startle") + NAG (abbreviation="horse") = SNAG; definition: "Minor problem" The answer is SNAG.

Minor problem beginning to startle horse (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17127 | 12 Across | 2023-06-26 flower

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