Fake laugh takes in Wolves' captain? (5)

I believe the answer is:

akela

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'wolves' captain?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'fake laugh takes in' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'AKELA' can be found hidden inside 'fake laugh takes'.

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(Other definitions for akela that I've seen before include "Adult leading cubs" , "Jungle Book wolf (Kipling)" , "Cub Scouts adult leader" , "Leader of pack of Cub Scouts - she-wolf in "The Jungle Book"" , "pack-leader" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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