Cryptic crossword clue
A little sign left in vault 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SPRINKLING

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The straight part
We know that "A little" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little = sprinkling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPRINKLING mean?

SPRINKLING verb
  1. To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
  2. To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
  3. To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
  4. To rain very lightly outside.
  5. To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
SPRINKLING noun
  1. The action of the verb to sprinkle.
  2. A small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something.
  3. A light shower of rain.

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