Cat with a musklike scent (5)

I believe the answer is:

civet

(Other definitions for civet that I've seen before include "Catlike animal" , "fur" , "Wild animal" , "Cat; scent" , "A cat, its musky perfume" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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