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Girls of boyish charm and singular spirit (8)

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I believe the answer is:

gaminess

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This might be a double definition.

'girls of boyish charm' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'singular spirit' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for gaminess that I've seen before include "Strong smell" , "having a strong flavour" , "pluck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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