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Copy a clipper badly, lacking front of prow (7)

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I believe the answer is:

replica

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'copy' is the definition.
(I know that replica is a type of copy)

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(Other definitions for replica that I've seen before include "Caliper (anag)" , "Exact copy or model" , "Perfect copy" , "Facsimile" , "Reproduction, exact copy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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