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Shaky times for tiny tots (5)

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I believe the answer is:

mites

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'tiny tots' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'shaky times' is the wordplay.
'shaky' indicates anagramming the letters.
'times' with letters rearranged gives 'MITES'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for mites that I've seen before include "Widows' contributions?" , "Small arachnids" , "little children" , "Minute arachnids that infest animals and stored foods" , "tots?" .)

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