What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seed: just what's needed for bird (5)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIP (synonym="seed") + IT (synonym="just what’s needed") = PIPIT; definition: "bird" The answer is PIPIT.

Seed: just what's needed for bird (5)

Times Cryptic #28847 | 1 Across | 2024-02-23 flower

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