Cryptic crossword clue
Colourful spot put up to set learner in — a small boy  7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TODDLER

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "a small boy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a small boy = toddler.
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 TODDLER mean?

TODDLER noun
  1. A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

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