Somewhat infectious, her parent a probable carrier? (6)

I believe the answer is:

sherpa

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'a probable carrier?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'somewhat infectious her parent' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'SHERPA' is hidden in the letters of 'infectious her parent'.

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(Other definitions for sherpa that I've seen before include "Himalayan mountain guide" , "Asian language" , "Himalayan - phrase (anag)" , "Nepalese mountaineer" , "one to climb mountains maybe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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