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Species of tiger, one reads (5)

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paper

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'species' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for paper that I've seen before include "News publication" , "Sort of clip" , "Daily publication" , "It's usually made from wood pulp" , "Threat that seems powerful (but is just a pussy cat!)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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