What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suggested little devil spun a tale (7)" mean?

The definition is "Suggested". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym="‘little devil’") + LIED (synonym="‘spun a tale’") = IMPLIED; definition: "Suggested" The answer is IMPLIED.

Suggested little devil spun a tale (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29447 | 12 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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