Cryptic crossword clue
Petite, the Spanish female elected 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ELFIN

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The straight part
We know that "Petite" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case petite = elfin.
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 ELFIN mean?

ELFIN noun
  1. An elf; an inhabitant of fairy-land.
  2. A little urchin or child.
  3. Any of the butterflies in the subgenus Incisalia of the North American lycaenid genus Callophrys.
ELFIN adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling an elf or elves, especially in its tiny size or features.

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