Stupid or silly person (begins D) (6)

I believe the answer is:

dimwit

(Other definitions for dimwit that I've seen before include "Silly person (not nitwit)" , "idiot!" , "Stupid person" , "Nit" , "Fool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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