Cryptic crossword clue
Is it as one originally maintained? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IOTAS

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The straight part
We know that "Is" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is = iotas.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IOTAS mean?

IOTAS noun
  1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  2. A jot; a very small, insignificant quantity.

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