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Curiosity's victim? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cat

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This might be a double definition.

'curiosity's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'victim?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cat that I've seen before include "Lash < jazz fan" , "Feline - whip" , "Carnivore; whip" , "See 21" , "Common pet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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