What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small sweet potato (4)" mean?

The definition is "potato". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Small") + PUD (synonym="sweet") = SPUD; definition: "potato" The answer is SPUD.

Small sweet potato (4)

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