Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge (3)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge (3)" mean?

The definition is "a little scrap that brings a charge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (first_letter="in") + ON (synonym="little") = ION; definition: "charge" The answer is ION.

Guardian Cryptic #28976 | 11 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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