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Little creature possibly found in the wood (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

termite

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'little creature' is the definition.
'termite' can be an answer for 'creature' (termite is a kind of creature). I'm not sure about the 'little' bit.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for termite that I've seen before include "Ant-like insect which destroys timber" , "Wood-ant" , "Mound-building insect" , "White ant" , "It lives on wood" .)

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