What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small missile making shrill noise (8)" mean?

The definition is "making shrill noise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Small") + TRIDENT (synonym of "missile"); definition: "making shrill noise" The answer is STRIDENT.

Small missile making shrill noise (8)

Times Cryptic #28901 | 25 Across | 2024-04-26 flower

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