What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prophet put back a tiny amount of weight on very hot day (9)" mean?

The definition is "Prophet". The wordplay uses a reversal. ZO (synonym="ZO") + ROASTER (synonym="‘very hot day’") = ZOROASTER; definition: "Prophet" The answer is ZOROASTER.

Prophet put back a tiny amount of weight on very hot day (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29447 | 17 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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