What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tiny setter's amphibian is caught (6)" mean?

The definition is "Tiny". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone of ( … is caught /overheard) [ “my”(self-referential possessive pronoun for the setter of this crossword/setter’s) + “newt”(a lizard-like amphibious creature) ]. The answer is MINUTE.

Tiny setter's amphibian is caught (6)

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