As a hero, he has his pride (4)

I believe the answer is:

lion

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'he has his pride' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for lion that I've seen before include "Cowardly visitor in Oz" , "Animal which Judah is described as" , "Carnivorous 6" , "Carnivore" , "bold type" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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