What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trimmed beef for example, knowing it's too small (6)" mean?

The definition is "too small". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEA (synonym="t") + SLY (synonym=""knowing"") = MEASLY; definition: "too small" The answer is MEASLY.

Trimmed beef for example, knowing it's too small (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29275 | 26 Across | 2024-01-10 flower

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