Beast's refuge (4)

I believe the answer is:

lair

(Other definitions for lair that I've seen before include "Habitation of a wild animal" , "animal refuge" , "Wild animals' habitation" , "Supposed large ape, the Bigfoot" , "beastly retreat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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