Burrowing rodent of North America (6)

I believe the answer is:

gopher

(Other definitions for gopher that I've seen before include "Burrowing rodent with cheek pouches" , "American burrowing rodent or ground squirrel" , "Burrowing animal - kind of wood" , "skilled digger" , "US ground squirrel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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