Copies like a parrot (6)

I believe the answer is:

mimics

(Other definitions for mimics that I've seen before include "Imitators" , "Imitates satirically" , "Impersonates or parrots" , "Copies - apes" , "Imitates for satirical effect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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