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However well paid, he's still short (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pro

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'however well paid' is the definition.
'pro' can be an answer for 'paid' (I've seen this in other clues). I am unsure of the 'however well' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for pro that I've seen before include "Competent person" , "Golf expert" , "Athelete who plays for pay" , "Professional; advantage" , "Of argument, say, in favour of" .)

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