Chief wolf in The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (5)

I believe the answer is:

akela

(Other definitions for akela that I've seen before include "Cub Scout pack leader" , "Leader of group" , "Cub Scouts adult leader" , "Cubs leader" , "pack-leader" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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