Amphibious rodent (6)

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beaver

(Other definitions for beaver that I've seen before include "Animal with soft fur, builds dams" , "Hard-working furry rodent" , "Semi-aquatic rodent" , "tree-feller" , "Creature that lives in lodge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Evening Standard.

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