Cryptic crossword clue
Nip, or nipper? 3

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nip/nipper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nip/nipper = tot.
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 TOT mean?

TOT noun
  1. A small child.
  2. A measure of spirits, especially rum.
  3. Tater tot.
  4. A foolish fellow.
TOT noun
  1. A total, an addition of a long column of figures.
TOT verb
  1. To sum or total.
  2. To mark (a debt) with the word tot (Latin for "so much"), indicating that it was good or collectible for the amount specified.

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