Cryptic crossword clue
Grub – tiny amount for daughter, maybe just a dash

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

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The straight part
We know that "maybe just a dash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maybe just a dash = footrace.
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 FOOTRACE mean?

FOOTRACE noun
  1. A race run on foot.

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