Monkey with claws instead of nails (8)

I believe the answer is:

marmoset

(Other definitions for marmoset that I've seen before include "Small New World monkey" , "Primate" , "Small monkey - Rome's mat (anag)" , "Little monkey" , "Small bushy-tailed monkey" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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