So wild this female! (3)

I believe the answer is:

sow

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'female' is the definition.
(female pig)

'so wild' is the wordplay.
'wild' becomes 'w' (this could be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'so'+'w'='SOW'

'this' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sow that I've seen before include "swine" , "Female pig" , "Female bear" , "Prepare farmland" , "One who takes care of litter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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