Dog's wild relative (4)

I believe the answer is:

wolf

(Other definitions for wolf that I've seen before include "Lupine mammal" , "Pack-hunting carnivore" , "Eat hastily" , "Pack animal; composer" , "Howling canine that hunts in packs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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