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Imp takes prawn tail (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scamp

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'imp' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for scamp that I've seen before include "Impish youngster" , "villain" , "Scoundrel" , "Mischievous child (colloq.)" , "Mischief-maker" .)

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