What does the cryptic crossword clue "Witty remark, one for each copper (6)" mean?

The definition is "Witty remark,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="one") + PER (synonym="for each") + CU (abbreviation="copper") = APERCU; definition: "Witty remark," The answer is APERCU.

Witty remark, one for each copper (6)

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