Cryptic crossword clue
Puny little child, happy at last 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Puny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puny = weedy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WEEDY mean?

WEEDY adjective
  1. Abounding with weeds.
  2. Of, relating to or resembling weeds.
  3. Consisting of weeds.
  4. Characteristic of a plant that grows rapidly and spreads invasively, and which grows opportunistically in cracks of sidewalks and disturbed areas.
  5. (of a person or animal) Small and weak.
  6. Lacking power or effectiveness.

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