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Not very bright, about to father baby (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

midget

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'father baby' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'not very bright about to' is the wordplay.
'not very bright' becomes 'dim' (I've seen this before).
'about' is a reversal indicator.
'to' becomes 'get' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'dim' written backwards gives 'mid'.
'mid'+'get'='MIDGET'

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(Other definitions for midget that I've seen before include "Manikin" , "Dwarf" , "Little person" , "Tiny" , "Happy for one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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