Donkey used as a pack animal (5)

I believe the answer is:

burro

(Other definitions for burro that I've seen before include "Beast of burden" , "Small donkey used as a pack animal" , "Spanish donkey" , "Small donkey (US)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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