Small insectivore mammal (5)

I believe the answer is:

shrew

(Other definitions for shrew that I've seen before include "Insectivorous mammal" , "Nagging woman" , "Harridan" , "Scold; insectivore" , "difficult woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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