The talking pet raven of Charles Dickens (4)

I believe the answer is:

grip

(Other definitions for grip that I've seen before include "item of baggage" , "Grasp, hold firmly" , "member of camera crew" , "studio assistant" , "Clench" .)

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

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