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

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Crossword Answer definitions

DIMINUTIVE noun
  1. (grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
DIMINUTIVE adjective
  1. Very small.
  2. Serving to diminish.
  3. (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

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