Huge cat ripped up lino (4)

I believe the answer is:

lion

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'huge cat' is the definition.
'lion' can be an answer for 'cat' (lion is a kind of cat). I'm unsure of the 'huge' bit.

'ripped up lino' is the wordplay.
'ripped up' indicates an anagram.
'lino' is an anagram of 'LION'.

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(Other definitions for lion that I've seen before include "Large predatory feline" , "Maned beast" , "Cowardly visitor in Oz" , "Leo" , "King of the jungle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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