Powerfully built feline species of the Americas (6)

I believe the answer is:

jaguar

(Other definitions for jaguar that I've seen before include "Wildcat" , "Large spotted cat" , "Wild American cat or fast car" , "Animal" , "Jet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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