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Small amount in moieties oddly (4)

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I believe the answer is:

mite

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'small amount' is the definition.
'mite' can be an answer for 'amount' (mite is a kind of amount). I am not certain of the 'small' bit.

'moieties oddly' is the wordplay.
'oddly' indicates alternate letters (letters in the odd-numbered positions are used).
The alternating letters of 'moieties' are 'MITE'.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for mite that I've seen before include "Tiny creature found in food" , "Arachnid; small child" , "Little chap" , "Old piece" , "Very small creature or child" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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