What does the cryptic crossword clue "One running small peripheral device (8)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="small") + PRINTER (synonym="peripheral") = SPRINTER; definition: "One running" The answer is SPRINTER.

One running small peripheral device (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29430 | 21 Across | 2024-07-09 flower

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