Cryptic crossword clue
Tall leader longs for short folk

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TITCHES

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The straight part
We know that "short folk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short folk = titches.
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 TITCHES mean?

TITCHES verb
  1. To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.
  2. (ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
  3. To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.
  4. (ditransitive) To cause to learn or understand.
  5. (ditransitive) To cause to know the disagreeable consequences of some action.
TITCHES noun
  1. A very small person; a small child.
TITCHES noun
  1. A small amount of something.
TITCHES verb
  1. Eye dialect spelling of touch

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