Lawn-tunneling mammal (4)

I believe the answer is:

mole

(Other definitions for mole that I've seen before include "Pier" , "Small spot - small mammal" , "Small pigmented spot on the skin" , "Spy, skin spot and furry animal" , "Counterspy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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