Andersen's Ugly Duckling (6)

I believe the answer is:

cygnet

(Other definitions for cygnet that I've seen before include "that's no ugly duckling" , "Young water bird" , "Youthful swan" , "Small pen, perhaps?" , "Young bird of a particular type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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