Rodent type (8)

I believe the answer is:

squirrel

(Other definitions for squirrel that I've seen before include "Nut-gathering rodent" , "Red, grey, animal" , "hide away" , "Gnawing animal" , "Brown or red rodent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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