Star-nosed diggers (5)

I believe the answer is:

moles

(Other definitions for moles that I've seen before include "Breakwaters" , "Burrowing animals or small growths on skin" , "Small dark spots on the skin" , "Skin spots or burrowing animals" , "Small velvety-furred burrowing mammals" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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