What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shoot singular Puritan (5)" mean?

The definition is "Shoot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "singular") + PRIG (synonym of "Puritan"); definition: "Shoot" The answer is SPRIG.

Shoot singular Puritan (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29100 | 13 Across | 2023-06-19 flower

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