What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small pasty-faced bulb developer (4)" mean?

The definition is "bulb developer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Small") + WAN (synonym of "pasty-faced"); definition: "bulb developer" The answer is SWAN.

Small pasty-faced bulb developer (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29059 | 5 Down | 2023-05-02 flower

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