The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MUON
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The straight part
We know that "what’s a tiny bit elementary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what’s a tiny bit elementary = muon.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 MUON mean?
MUON noun- An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.