Item spoiled something tiny (4)

I believe the answer is:

mite

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'something tiny' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'item spoiled' is the wordplay.
'spoiled' indicates an anagram.
'item' anagrammed gives 'MITE'.

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(Other definitions for mite that I've seen before include "Minute arachnid" , "The Biblical widow's offering" , "Microscopic animal" , "Little chap" , "Very small creature or child" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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