Cryptic crossword clue
Superior person carrying vase exits from highway  small

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TURN-OFFS

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The straight part
We know that "exits from highway" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exits from highway = turn-offs.
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 TURN-OFFS mean?

TURN-OFFS noun
  1. Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.
  2. A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

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