What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very small thing inhibiting professional heavyweight? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Very small thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANTI (synonym="inhibiting") + PRO (synonym="inhibiting") + TON (synonym="TON") = ANTIPROTON; definition: "Very small thing" The answer is ANTIPROTON.

Very small thing inhibiting professional heavyweight? (10)

Times Cryptic #29209 | 24 Across | 2025-04-21 flower

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