Cryptic crossword clue
Youngster learnt to cycle with bike 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 5 letter word ANKLE BITER

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We know that "Youngster" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case youngster = ankle biter.
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Crossword Answer definitions

ANKLE BITER noun
  1. A small child.
  2. A small dog.
  3. A relatively minor, irritating problem or task.

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