Smallest stone by meadow (5)

I believe the answer is:

least

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'smallest' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for least that I've seen before include "Fewest" , "Most unimportant" , "Most slight" , "Lowest amount" , "Lowest or smallest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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