Person controlled by others (4)

I believe the answer is:

pawn

(Other definitions for pawn that I've seen before include "Person one used" , "making deposit for a loan" , "Hostage; chessman" , "Part with temporarily to raise money" , "Exploited person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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