What does the cryptic crossword clue "Misgivings assistant considered small (6,8)" mean?

The definition is "Misgivings". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SECOND (synonym="assistant") + THOUGHT (synonym="considered") + S (abbreviation="small") = SECONDTHOUGHTS; definition: "Misgivings" The answer is SECONDTHOUGHTS.

Misgivings assistant considered small (6,8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16938 | 26 Across | 2022-10-04 flower

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