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Harasses the beasts (7)

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I believe the answer is:

badgers

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This could be a double definition.

'harasses' is the first definition.
('badger' can be a synonym of 'harass')

'beasts' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both animals as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for badgers that I've seen before include "Pesters like burrowing animals" , "Pesters; black and white nocturnal animals" , "Burrowing mammals with strong claws" , "Bullies" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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