What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small nut mostly pink (6)" mean?

The definition is "pink". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. S (synonym of "Small") + ALMOND (synonym of "nut") [curtailing: "mostly"]; definition: "pink" The answer is SALMON.

Small nut mostly pink (6)

Independent Cryptic #11665 | 25 Across | 2024-02-29 flower

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