What does the cryptic crossword clue "Way a little sibling defines stagnation (6)" mean?

The definition is "stagnation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (abbreviation="Way") + A (abbreviation="a") + SIS (synonym="sibling") = STASIS; definition: "stagnation" The answer is STASIS.

Way a little sibling defines stagnation (6)

Times Cryptic #28790 | 20 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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