Little rascal (9)

I believe the answer is:

scallywag

(Other definitions for scallywag that I've seen before include "Good-for-nothing - undersized animal" , "Mischievous person" , "Scamp" , "A slangy rascal" , "Scoundrel" .)

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

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