What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vegetable, small and sweet (4)" mean?

The definition is "Vegetable,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "small") + PUD (synonym of "sweet"); definition: "Vegetable," The answer is SPUD.

Vegetable, small and sweet (4)

Guardian Cryptic #23187 | 2 Down | 2004-07-06 flower

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