Cryptic crossword clue
A little exercise before Kitty gets up 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRESS-UP

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The straight part
We know that "A little exercise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little exercise = press-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRESS-UP mean?

PRESS-UP noun
  1. An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.
  2. A push-up bra.

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