Tail ... or one with a tail

I believe the answer is:

dog

(Other definitions for dog that I've seen before include "Contemptible man" , "boxer?" , "Domestic animal" , "Sort of collar, fight, days" , "Hound" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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