The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MODICUM
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result MODICUM
- Very little hatred surrounding Conservatives after end of referendum
- Flash detective with Latin touch
- Token bit of poetry penned by MA
- Doctor saw no end of torment? Just a little
- Doctor takes no time in saying a little
- No time for doctor saying little
- A little bit of male offensiveness gets Charlie arrested
- A bit of poetry treasured by mother
- Dash about, beset by mass hatred
- Shred of dignity in crisis at first welcomed by mother
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The straight part
We know that "a little" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little = modicum.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 MODICUM mean?
MODICUM noun- A modest, small, or trifling amount.