Mean-spirited woman (5)

I believe the answer is:

shrew

(Other definitions for shrew that I've seen before include "Small mouselike mammal" , "Mouse-like creature" , "Small mammal with a long snout" , "Scold; insectivore" , "Mouselike mammal with long snout" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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