Curled part of an akita (4)

I believe the answer is:

tail

(Other definitions for tail that I've seen before include "Elongated appendage of an animal" , "Hindmost part" , "Back end; follow secretly" , "Last, rear, part" , "Rear appendage of animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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