What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small horse in difficulty (4)" mean?

The definition is "difficulty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Small") + NAG (abbreviation="horse") = SNAG; definition: "difficulty" The answer is SNAG.

Small horse in difficulty (4)

Independent Cryptic #12042 | 10 Across | 2025-05-14 flower

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