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Desert fault (6)

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I believe the answer is:

defect

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'desert' is the first definition.
('defect' can be a synonym of 'desert')

'fault' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for defect that I've seen before include "change allegiance" , "Failing - desert" , "Lack" , "Desert and join the other side" , "bug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail.
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