Makeshift lair for a housecat (3)

I believe the answer is:

box

(Other definitions for box that I've seen before include "Spar; tree" , "Fight; tree; container" , "Receptacle" , "Christmas present" , "Tackle defender" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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