Small figure among clique (5)
I believe the answer is:
inset
'small figure' is the definition.
'inset' can be an answer for 'figure' (I have seen 'Minor figure' mean 'inset' so perhaps 'figure' could also mean 'inset'). I am not certain of the 'small' bit.
'among clique' is the wordplay.
'among' becomes 'in' (I've seen this in other clues).
'clique' becomes 'set' (I've seen this before).
'in'+'set'='INSET'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for inset that I've seen before include "Training during term time for teachers in state schools" , "Piece let into a garment" , "Page within a page" , "one image within another" , "Tines (anag.)" .)