Cryptic crossword clue
Mum’s upset the little boy 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word SAM

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M

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The straight part
We know that "little boy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little boy = sam.
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 SAM mean?

SAM noun
  1. Surface-to-air missile
SAM verb
  1. To assemble.
  2. (of persons) To bring together; join (in marriage, friendship, love, etc.).
  3. (of things) To bring together; collect; put in order; arrange.
  4. To assemble; come together.
  5. To coagulate; curdle (milk).
SAM adverb
  1. Together
SAM adjective
  1. Half or imperfectly done.
  2. (of food) Half-heated.
SAM noun
  1. Federal narcotics agent.

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