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A small point that gives some detective 'trouble' (6)

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I believe the answer is:

detail

'a small point' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'some detective trouble' is the wordplay.
'some detective' becomes 'det' (abbreviation for detective).
'trouble' becomes 'ail' (synonyms).
'det'+'ail'='DETAIL'

'that gives' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for detail that I've seen before include "Specify" , "Particular - military detachment" , "Small detachment of troops or police on special assignment" , "Dilate on particulars" , "Select personnel - particular - group of soldiers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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