The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RACCOON
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More clues leading to the result RACCOON
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The straight part
We know that "animal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case animal = raccoon.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RACCOON mean?
RACCOON noun- A nocturnal omnivore native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.
- Any mammal of the genus Procyon.
- Any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae, a procyonine.
- Any mammal of the family Procyonidae, a procyonid.