What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet little thing in city retreat (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet little thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EC (synonym of "city") + LAIR (synonym of "retreat"); definition: "Sweet little thing" The answer is ECLAIR.

Sweet little thing in city retreat (6)

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