Mimic right copper, getting outline in Paris (6)

I believe the answer is:

apercu

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'outline in paris' is the definition.
'apercu' can be an answer for 'outline' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'in paris' bit.

'mimic right copper getting' is the wordplay.
'mimic' becomes 'ape' (I've seen this before).
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'copper' becomes 'Cu' (chemical symbol).
'getting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'ape'+'r'+'cu'='APERCU'

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(Other definitions for apercu that I've seen before include "summary, insight; race up (anag.)" , "9 [WHATS THE POINT]" , "Illuminating comment or brief reference, to the French" , "Entertaining comment" , "Precis, brief outline" .)

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

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