Accusing lecher embracing one (6)

I believe the answer is:

single

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

'accusing lecher embracing' is the wordplay.
'embracing' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the solution is embraced by words in the clue).
'SINGLE' can be found hidden inside 'accusing lecher'.

(Other definitions for single that I've seen before include "Ticket To Ride < : > hit" , "Like bachelor" , "Not married, just the one" , "Unattached" , "one > individual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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