Rascal removes tail from prawns (5)

I believe the answer is:

scamp

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'rascal' is the definition.
(I know that rascal can be written as scamp)

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(Other definitions for scamp that I've seen before include "Little Devil" , "A young rascal misbehaving in camps" , "Scoundrel" , "Rogue - perform inadequately" , "Mischief-maker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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