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Possibly gentle little creature (5)

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I believe the answer is:

larva

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'creature' is the definition.
(I know that larva is a type of creature)

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(Other definitions for larva that I've seen before include "Grub; insect" , "Juvenile form of insect" , "shows form of immaturity" , "E.g. caterpillar form" , "Volcanic outpouring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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