Ferocious creature let in — beggar devoured (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

bengal tiger

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'ferocious creature' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'let in beggar devoured' is the wordplay.
'let in beggar' anagrams to 'BENGAL TIGER'.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Another definition for bengal tiger that I've seen is " Striped animal from Asia".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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