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One who seduces and exploits young women — eg anvils (anag) (8)

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I believe the answer is:

svengali

(Other definitions for svengali that I've seen before include "Sinister manipulator" , "evil manipulator" , "(controlling person)" , "Manipulative person" , "Person exerting sinister control over another" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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