What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spirited, if small, yet insecure (6)" mean?

The definition is "Spirited,". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of IF ("if") + YET ("yet") [anagram: "insecure"] + S (abbreviation of "small,") = FEISTY; definition: "Spirited," The answer is FEISTY.

Spirited, if small, yet insecure (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26535 | 28 Across | 2015-04-02 flower

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