More likely (5)
I believe the answer is:
apter
'more likely' is the definition.
('apt' can be similar in meaning to 'likely')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for apter that I've seen before include "More suitable - prate (anag)" , "Fitter" .)
I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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