Bitey dog (3)

I believe the answer is:

cur

(Other definitions for cur that I've seen before include "Mongrel - coward" , "Mangy dog" , "Mongrel; rascal" , "Wretch" , "A worthless dog or contemptible person" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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