Cryptic crossword clue
Singular couples taking in little darlings

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SWEETIES

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The straight part
We know that "darlings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case darlings = sweeties.
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 SWEETIES mean?

SWEETIES noun
  1. (often as a term of address) A person who is much loved.
  2. A sweetheart.
  3. A fruit that is a crossbreed between a grapefruit and a pomelo, originating in Israel.
  4. A sweet.

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