Pet that may lick itself after chasing a laser dot (3)

I believe the answer is:

cat

(Other definitions for cat that I've seen before include "Tabby" , "eg Leopard" , "Animal; converter; boat" , "Grimalkin" , "Malicious gossip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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