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Pup : otter :: ___ : bear (3)

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I believe the answer is:

cub

(Other definitions for cub that I've seen before include "Inexperienced reporter" , "Junior scout; puppy" , "Young newspaper reporter" , "Youngster, trainee" , "Young creature" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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