What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor with small muscles (3)" mean?

The definition is "muscles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (abbreviation="Sailor") + S (abbreviation="small") = ABS; definition: "muscles" The answer is ABS.

Sailor with small muscles (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17394 | 11 Across | 2024-07-04 flower

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