What does the cryptic crossword clue "Windows components needing small series of tests (6)" mean?

The definition is "series of tests". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="abbrev. for “small”") + ASHES (synonym="ASHES") = SASHES The answer is SASHES.

Windows components needing small series of tests (6)

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