Smallest man on board? (4)

I believe the answer is:

pawn

(Other definitions for pawn that I've seen before include "instrument" , "Deposit as security for a loan" , "Give as security" , "Person one used" , "Get ready for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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