Nearly man Glen (4)

I believe the answer is:

vale

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This could be a double definition.

'nearly man' is the first definition.
'Vale' can be an answer for 'man'. I am not sure about the 'nearly' bit.

'glen' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for vale that I've seen before include "Maida -, N. London area; farewell (archaic)" , "Long depression containing a river" , "Glen; goodbye!" , "Cheers" , "'''Sweet ... of Avoca, how calm could I rest'' (Moore) (4)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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