What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sound hesitant in signing for another quiz (4)" mean?

The definition is "quiz". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UM (synonym=""sound hesitant"") in PP (synonym="per pro, so "signing for another"") = PUMP; definition: "quiz" The answer is PUMP.

Sound hesitant in signing for another quiz (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29082 | 10 Across | 2023-05-29 flower

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