Cryptic crossword clue
Deficient Philby protected by one of his coleagues? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SKIMPY

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What does SKIMPY mean?

SKIMPY noun
  1. (Western Australia) A barmaid who wears little clothing.
SKIMPY adjective
  1. Small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing.

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