Lynx's prey (4)

I believe the answer is:

hare

(Other definitions for hare that I've seen before include "Mammal - run fast" , "who often got stiff?" , "Small rabbit-like mammal" , "Timid creature" , "Rabbit-like animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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