The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word TEDDY BEAR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TEDDY BEAR
- One that’s cuddled is naked, we hear, underneath some lingerie
- Fashionable fellow to carry stuffed toy
- What child may want: spin around Britain's capital in hurry
- Fluffy toy camiknickers, English, displayed in pub
- Lingerie’s on stand with soft toy
- Toy boy, easily aroused, really starts to go after lingerie
- Criminal betrayed when 500 found inside cuddly toy
- Musical picnicker
- Derby date produced a favourite among three-year-olds
- Baby Edward has to carry something to cuddle
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The straight part
We know that "a favourite among three-year-olds" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a favourite among three-year-olds = teddy bear.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 TEDDY BEAR mean?
TEDDY BEAR noun- A plush toy in the shape of a bear.
- A lovable, endearing, large, strong, hairy, or sweet man