Cryptic crossword clue
Attempt holding one small container — it’s a tiny thing 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "a tiny thing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a tiny thing = triviality.
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 TRIVIALITY mean?

TRIVIALITY noun
  1. The quality of being trivial or unimportant.
  2. Something which is trivial or unimportant.

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