Cryptic crossword clue
Sense initially employed when going about small scamp’s inheritance 3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 6 letter word FEE SIMPLE

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The straight part
We know that "inheritance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inheritance = fee simple.
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 FEE SIMPLE mean?

FEE SIMPLE noun
  1. The private ownership of property (real estate) in which the owner has the right to control, use, and transfer the property at will.

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