What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top and bottom of small cube in trick (7)" mean?

The definition is "trick". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SL (synonym="‘top and bottom of S mal L ‘") + EIGHT (synonym="‘cube’ of 2") = SLEIGHT; definition: "trick" The answer is SLEIGHT.

Top and bottom of small cube in trick (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29624 | 8 Down | 2025-02-21 flower

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