What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sugarcoat introduction to song, little number (7)" mean?

The definition is "number". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="song,") + WEE (abbreviation="little") + TEN (abbreviation="number") = SWEETEN; definition: "Sugarcoat" The answer is Sweeten.

Sugarcoat introduction to song, little number (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3011 | 19 Across | 2019-07-07 flower

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