Cryptic crossword clue
‘Minuscule tooth-filling’ clue set 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MOLECULAR

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Minuscule" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case minuscule = molecular.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOLECULAR mean?

MOLECULAR noun
  1. Any compound having a specified (range of) molecular weight(s)
MOLECULAR adjective
  1. Relating to, or consisting of, or produced by molecules.
  2. (of an element) Combined with itself and with no other element; elemental.
  3. Relating to a simple or basic structure or organization.
  4. Relating to molecular gastronomy.

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