Some of the cheapest copies (4)

I believe the answer is:

apes

'copies' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')

'some of the cheapest' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates a hidden word.
'APES' is hidden in the letters of 'cheapest'.

(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Peas (anag)" , "Mimics like primates" , "Copies the primates?" , "Species of primate" , "Parrots" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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