Cryptic crossword clue
One keen on butter picks spread in small quantity 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LICKSPITTLE

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The straight part
We know that "One keen on butter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one keen on butter = lickspittle.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LICKSPITTLE mean?

LICKSPITTLE noun
  1. A fawning toady; a base sycophant.
  2. (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.
LICKSPITTLE verb
  1. To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

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