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Pierrot, oddly saucy (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pert

'saucy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'pierrot oddly' is the wordplay.
'oddly' indicates alternate letters (letters in the odd-numbered positions are used).
The alternating letters of 'pierrot' are 'PERT'.

(Other definitions for pert that I've seen before include "Persian expert" , "Irreverent or saucy" , "Jaunty" , "It's fresh" , "Saucy, lively" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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