Small person reportedly shows strength (5)

I believe the answer is:

might

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'strength' is the definition.
(I know that might is a type of strength)

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(Other definitions for might that I've seen before include "- - and main" , "Physical strength of old" , "Great power/strength" , "May, in the past" , "What functions as an auxiliary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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