What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note a minor attempt to manipulate (8)" mean?

The definition is "manipulate". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + G (abbreviation of "Note") + SLIGHT (synonym of "minor") = GASLIGHT; definition: "attempt to manipulate" The answer is GASLIGHT.

Note a minor attempt to manipulate (8)

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