Cryptic crossword clue
Modest little fellow capered about wearing fleece 4-11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word SELF-DEPRECATING

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The straight part
We know that "Modest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case modest = self-deprecating.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does SELF-DEPRECATING mean?

SELF-DEPRECATING adjective
  1. Expressing disapproval or being critical of oneself, especially modestly or humorously so.

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