What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor satirist cutting a line priest rejected (8)" mean?

The definition is "Minor". The wordplay uses a reversal. JUVEN (synonym="JUVEN") + ILE (synonym="ILE") = JUVENILE; definition: "Minor" The answer is JUVENILE.

Minor satirist cutting a line priest rejected (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28906 | 8 Across | 2022-11-04 flower

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