Sympathetic lady in Papuan attire stripped regularly (6)

I believe the answer is:

auntie

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'sympathetic lady' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for auntie that I've seen before include "The BBC (coll.)" , "Relation; the BBC" , "Kinswoman" , "BBC's nickname" , "Unite a strange family member" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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