Little less than mutiny (4)

I believe the answer is:

tiny

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'little' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for tiny that I've seen before include "with sharp points?" , "Minute, diminutive" , "Microscopic" , "Miniature" , "Slight" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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