The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PIPSQUEAK
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More clues leading to the result PIPSQUEAK
- Nobody but Spooner could give us the language of the wisecracker!
- Anger about private secretary leading a king to deliver: “Twerp!”
- I speak up, moved to cover question for the little runt
- Escape beyond Dickensian character, insignificant type
- Spot very narrow margin for weed
- Upstart‘s joke’s high point, according to Spooner?
- Nobody quips about wearing crown
- Insignificant person, ruthlessly squeezed for money?
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What does PIPSQUEAK mean?
PIPSQUEAK noun- A small and insignificant person.