Fur baby (3)

I believe the answer is:

pet

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Favourite, darling" , "Cherished favourite" , "Tamed domestic animal" , "Favourite pupil" , "Particular favourite" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, the USA Today and the Universal.

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