Cryptic crossword clue
Little mother gets half-a-century — barely adequate 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MINIMAL

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

MINIMAL adjective
  1. The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
  2. Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
  3. Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

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