What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly, take off tiny jumper (4)" mean?

The definition is "jumper". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). FLEA (sounds like "take off") [homophone: "Reportedly,"]; definition: "tiny jumper" The answer is Flea.

Reportedly, take off tiny jumper (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 13 Across | 2020-08-09 flower

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