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Little things of Toyah's? Ah, no! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

toys

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'little things' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for toys that I've seen before include "Children's playthings" , "Small dogs" , "Things that provide amusement" , "Trifles with playthings" , "Plays (with something), not seriously" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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