Cryptic crossword clue
One cultivating wickedness speaking a tiny bit 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "a tiny bit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a tiny bit = scintilla.
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 SCINTILLA mean?

SCINTILLA noun
  1. A small spark or flash.
  2. A small or trace amount.

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