What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pet making small mark in The Guardian? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Pet". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). M (synonym="mark") in PAPER (synonym="The Guardian, for example, hence the question mark") = PAMPER; definition: "Pet" The answer is PAMPER.

Pet making small mark in The Guardian? (6)

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