Select venom in a teacup? (8)

I believe the answer is:

nominate

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'select' is the definition.
(nominating is a kind of selecting)

'venom in a teacup?' is the wordplay.
'NOMINATE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Designate" , "Put forward name for a mention" , "Choose" , "Specify (person for job)" , "Pick as a candidate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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