Mama bear's little bear (3)

I believe the answer is:

cub

(Other definitions for cub that I've seen before include "cheeky youngster" , "Young newspaper reporter" , "Inexperienced reporter" , "Young animal or scout aspirant" , "Young one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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