The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LOCKET
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result LOCKET
- Personal jewellery: told to secure it?
- Jewellery item — severe reprimand when directions are reversed
- Small case — its contents alien?
- Allow old clock with centre removed to be put in ornamental case
- Lucy’s little case
- Apprentice quietly leaves to purloin piece of jewellery
- Case section of canal Egypt added
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The straight part
We know that "little case" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little case = locket.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LOCKET mean?
LOCKET noun- A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
- The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
- A small white marking on a cat's coat.