Cryptic crossword clue
Superior toy, it hit you, not quite made as required 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word HOITY-TOITY

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The straight part
We know that "Superior" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case superior = hoity-toity.
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 HOITY-TOITY mean?

HOITY-TOITY adjective
  1. Pompous, self-important and snobbish.
  2. Giddy; merry; noisy.

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