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Little bit and a lot for mass killer (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

atom bomb

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'mass killer' is the definition.
'atom bomb' can be an answer for 'killer' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'mass' bit.

'little bit and a lot' is the wordplay.
'little bit' becomes 'atom' (tiny particle).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'a lot' becomes 'bomb' (I have seen 'lot of money' mean 'bomb' so perhaps 'lot' could also mean 'bomb').
'atom'+'bomb'='ATOM-BOMB'

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for atom bomb that I've seen before include "Weapon of mass destruction" , "Explosive device" , "can be a big killer" , "The first one was dropped on Hiroshima" , "Destructive weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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