Crossword Genius

Dumpier person in illicit occupation (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

squatter

This clue is a double definition.

'dumpier' is the first definition.
(dumpy can mean squat or short)

'person in illicit occupation' is the second definition.
(someone occupying a building illegally)

(Other definitions for squatter that I've seen before include "One occupying disused building or land" , "Person occupying property without legal right" , "illegally occupying property" , "Someone occupies land illegally" , "one has room for nothing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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