Crossword Genius

Scoundrel put in Tower as callous (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rascal

'scoundrel' is the definition.
(I know that rascal is a type of scoundrel)

'in tower as callous' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'RASCAL' can be found hidden inside 'tower as callous'.

'put' is the link.

(Other definitions for rascal that I've seen before include "Rogue of a lascar" , "A scoundrel or scamp" , "Scoundrel or mischievous child" , "Cad" , "Reprobate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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