Pack-carrying beasts (5)

I believe the answer is:

asses

(Other definitions for asses that I've seen before include "Braying animals" , "Pompous fools" , "Donkeys" , "Fools; animals" , "Small, sure-footed animals" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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