Ursine creature (4)

I believe the answer is:

bear

(Other definitions for bear that I've seen before include "Carry - teddy" , "Carry, convey" , "Pessimistic investor" , "Large carnivore" , "Harbour - transport" .)

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

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