A scoundrel or a scallywag, to some extent (6)

I believe the answer is:

rascal

'a scoundrel' is the definition.
(rascal is a kind of scoundrel)

'or a scallywag to some extent' is the wordplay.
'to some extent' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'RASCAL' is hidden in the letters of 'or a scallywag'.

(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "Rogue, scamp" , "Impudent child" , "Knave, rogue" , "A scoundrel or scamp" , "Impudent person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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