What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second little exam, most gentle (8)" mean?

The definition is "most gentle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="abbreviation for second") + WEE (synonym="Scottish and Northern Irish word for little") + TEST (synonym="exam") = SWEETEST; definition: "most gentle" The answer is SWEETEST.

Second little exam, most gentle (8)

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