What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small point linked to best performer’s nominated victim (9)" mean?

The definition is "victim". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="abbreviation for small") + CAPE (synonym="point = headland") + GOAT (synonym="abbreviation for Greatest Of All Time, a phrase used to describe an exceptional sports performer") = SCAPEGOAT; definition: "nominated victim" The answer is SCAPEGOAT.

Small point linked to best performer’s nominated victim (9)

Independent Cryptic #11924 | 25 Across | 2024-12-27 flower

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