What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps wedge lifted root (4)" mean?

The definition is "root". The wordplay uses a reversal. PEEN (reversal="the end of a hammer head opposite the hammering face") = NEEP; definition: "root" The answer is NEEP.

Perhaps wedge lifted root (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29636 | 25 Down | 2025-03-07 flower

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