What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small letter, more yellowy (8)" mean?

The definition is "more yellowy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + ALLOWER (synonym="”letter” (to allow = to let") = SALLOWER; definition: "more yellowy" The answer is SALLOWER.

Small letter, more yellowy (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29204 | 16 Down | 2023-10-18 flower

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