What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rests, hugging little child: or no little one, perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "no little one, perhaps". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIES (synonym of "Rests,") + TOT (abbreviation of "little child:") [container: "hugging"]; definition: "no little one, perhaps" The answer is LITOTES.

Rests, hugging little child: or no little one, perhaps (7)

Times Cryptic #28871 | 12 Across | 2024-03-22 flower

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