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Dope low in fat (6)

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I believe the answer is:

skinny

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'dope' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'low in fat' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for skinny that I've seen before include "Unattractively thin" , "Very slim" , "Euphemism for a caffe latte with skimmed (non-fat) milk" , "little of substance?" , "Emaciated" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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