Big, hairy spider (9)

I believe the answer is:

tarantula

(Other definitions for tarantula that I've seen before include "Breed of spider" , "Hairy arachnid" , "Creepy-crawly" , "small, venomous creature" , "A large hairy tropical spider" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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