What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puss I caught after a minute (6)" mean?

The definition is "minute". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "a") + TOM (synonym of "Puss") + I (abbreviation of "I") + C (abbreviation of "caught"); definition: "minute" The answer is ATOMIC.

Puss I caught after a minute (6)

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