Scamps (7)
I believe the answer is:
rascals
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">scamps</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('rascal' can be a synonym of 'scamp')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rascals that I've seen before include "'Scoundrels, rogues (7)'" , "Mischievous or cheeky people" , "naughty boys?" , "Knaves" , "Mischievous children" .)