Cryptic crossword clue
Writer suffered a little bit 7

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

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What does NIBBLED mean?

NIBBLED verb
  1. To eat with small, quick bites.
  2. To bite lightly.
  3. To consume gradually.
  4. To find fault; to cavil.

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