Capybara or hamster, eg (6)

I believe the answer is:

rodent

(Other definitions for rodent that I've seen before include "Eg, mouse, squirrel" , "Rat perhaps" , "Eg, mouse or rat" , "Toothy mammal" , "Nibbler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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