Desperately abject person (6)

I believe the answer is:

wretch

(Other definitions for wretch that I've seen before include "Unfortunate chap" , "A poor miserable person" , "Disreputable person" , "Someone you feel sorry for" , "Miserable fellow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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