Cryptic crossword clue
Little bit of criticism snootily expressed?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Little bit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little bit = fleck.
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 FLECK mean?

FLECK noun
  1. A flake
  2. A lock, as of wool.
  3. A small spot or streak; a speckle.
FLECK verb
  1. To mark with small spots

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