Dull-sounding beast (4)

I believe the answer is:

boar

(Other definitions for boar that I've seen before include "A wild male pig" , "Uncastrated male pig" , "Male swine" , "Sow's mate" , "Resting place for birds or bats" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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