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Ragamuffin, rather a scallywag at heart (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rascal

'ragamuffin' is the definition.
(both can mean a dirty or naughty child)

'rather a scallywag at heart' is the wordplay.
'at heart' indicates a hidden word (letters hidden in the heart of the clue).
'RASCAL' can be found hidden inside 'rather a scallywag'.

(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "A naughty chap or bold boy" , "Mischievous person or confused lascar" , "Mischievous fellow" , "not one to be admired" , "Pickle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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