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Cat perhaps in bad mood (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pet

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'cat perhaps' is the first definition.
(cat is a type of pet)

'bad mood' is the second definition.
(informal term for sulking)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Favourite, perhaps a domestic animal" , "Particular favourite" , "Preferred" , "Domesticated animal" , "Animal as a companion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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