Cryptic crossword clue
Petty point in college attended by a learner in Belfast? 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word TECHNICALITY

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The straight part
We know that "Petty point" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case petty point = technicality.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TECHNICALITY mean?

TECHNICALITY noun
  1. The quality or state of being technical.
  2. That which is technical, or peculiar to any trade, profession, sect, or the like.
  3. A seemingly insignificant detail with unexpected consequences

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