Bad hat — lascar (anag) (6)

I believe the answer is:

rascal

(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "naughty child" , "Michievous person/child" , "Mischievous or cheeky child" , "Rogue, scamp" , "mischief-maker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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