The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word AIT
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The straight part
We know that "small island" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small island = ait.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 AIT mean?
AIT noun- An island in a river, especially the River Thames in England.
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