Very slight (3)

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tenuous

'very slight' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for tenuous that I've seen before include "Sketchy" , "Very slight, with little substance or validity" , "Lacking substance or significance" , "Very slight (connection)" , "Flimsy, thin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Wall Street Journal.

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