The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word INSET
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result INSET
- At home, prepared small picture?
- Small picture of trendy group
- Chic clique that often appears in magazine
- An extra page a day for teachers
- Something introduced yours truly sent off
- One sent off for smaller map
- Small picture of bee, say, about to be cut out
- Small diagram has three headings in it
- Reduced image as first couple go out in matching cardy and jumper
- An extra page a day for teachers
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The straight part
We know that "Something introduced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something introduced = inset.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does INSET mean?
INSET noun- A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
- Anything inserted.
- A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.
- To set in; infix or implant.
- To insert something.
- To add an inset to something.