Hutch occupant

I believe the answer is:

rabbit

(Other definitions for rabbit that I've seen before include "Burrow dweller" , "Burrowing animal or rotten tennis player" , "Furry, burrowing animal" , "Inferior sportsman" , "Yak" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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