Cryptic crossword clue
Changed here, into smart hat and small jumper 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "small jumper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small jumper = treehopper.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TREEHOPPER mean?

TREEHOPPER noun
  1. An insect of the family Membracidae.

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