Pitiable creature (6)

I believe the answer is:

wretch

(Other definitions for wretch that I've seen before include "Unfortunate, miserable person" , "Unfortunate chap" , "Someone to be pitied" , "Poor devil" , "Contemptible person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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