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Favourite cat, say (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pet

This clue is a double definition.

'favourite' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'cat say' is the second definition.
(cats are kept as pets)

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Favourite, darling" , "Favoured child or animal" , "Cherished animal" , "Caress - budgie, perhaps?" , "Particular favourite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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