Dangerously animal-like? (5)

I believe the answer is:

hairy

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'animal-like?' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for hairy that I've seen before include "description of Jacob's brother Esau" , "Like many dogs" , "Armpits can be" , "Hirsute - dangerous" , "With locks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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