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Untidy about the neck? (7)

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scruffy

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'untidy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for scruffy that I've seen before include "Untidy, dirty" , "Unkempt" , "Ill-groomed" , "Shabby and untidy" , "Female deer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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