The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MODICUM
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result MODICUM
- Very little hatred surrounding Conservatives after end of referendum
- Flash detective with Latin touch
- Token bit of poetry penned by MA
- Doctor saw no end of torment? Just a little
- Doctor takes no time in saying a little
- No time for doctor saying little
- A little bit of male offensiveness gets Charlie arrested
- A bit of poetry treasured by mother
- Dash about, beset by mass hatred
- Shred of dignity in crisis at first welcomed by mother
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What does MODICUM mean?
MODICUM noun- A modest, small, or trifling amount.