What does the cryptic crossword clue "Riddle, special one, posed by reflective woman (5)" mean?

The definition is "Riddle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="special") + I (abbreviation="one,") + EVE (synonym="woman") = SIEVE; definition: "Riddle," The answer is SIEVE.

Riddle, special one, posed by reflective woman (5)

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