Despicable person picking up last bit of pancake (5)

I believe the answer is:

creep

'despicable person' is the definition.
(creepy person)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for creep that I've seen before include "Slow motion" , "Of plants, to grow along the ground" , "Walk slowly, silently" , "Sycophant" , "Inch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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