Small mouselike mammal (5)

I believe the answer is:

shrew

'small mouselike mammal' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for shrew that I've seen before include "Small insectivore" , "Insectivorous mammal" , "Small mouselike animal" , "Shakespeare: 'The Taming of the ....'" , "Scold; insectivore" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and The Times.

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