"Eek!” elicitors (4)

I believe the answer is:

mice

(Other definitions for mice that I've seen before include "Computer devices; black eyes" , "shy people" , "Animals (contrasted with men)" , "Blind group" , "eg Mickey and Minnie" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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