Cryptic crossword clue
Catch tup mounting another animal 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MARTEN

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The straight part
We know that "another animal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case another animal = marten.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MARTEN mean?

MARTEN noun
  1. Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.
MARTEN noun
  1. Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
MARTEN noun
  1. A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.

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