Cryptic crossword clue
Comparatively small mug for one seeming young and innocent? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BABYFACE

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The straight part
We know that "Comparatively small mug for /? (8)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comparatively small mug for /? (8) = babyface.
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 BABYFACE mean?

BABYFACE noun
  1. A face, often chubby, resembling that of a baby; a youthful face.
  2. A person having such a face, especially a young man having a beardless appearance.
  3. A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a "good guy", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned.

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