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Apprentice (7)

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(Other definitions for protege that I've seen before include "Male helped and protected by, say, patron" , "One guided and supported by another" , "Pupil, follower" , "One supported by someone more experienced" , "Favoured pupil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Irish Independent, The Guardian, The Star Tribune, the Penny Press, The Telegraph and The Mirror.
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