What does the cryptic crossword clue "Warders' wages small (6)" mean?

The definition is "Warders". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SCREW (synonym of "wages") + S (synonym of "small"); definition: "Warders'" The answer is SCREWS.

Warders' wages small (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29088 | 5 Across | 2023-06-05 flower

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