African civet; French playwright (5)

I believe the answer is:

genet

(Other definitions for genet that I've seen before include "Dramatist" , "furry beast" , "(Fur from) cat - French writer" , "French playwright" , "Catlike viverrine mammal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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