Wild doglike carnivore (6)

I believe the answer is:

jackal

(Other definitions for jackal that I've seen before include "Wild canine of Africa and southern Asia" , "Animal related to the dog" , "Nocturnal mammal closely related to the dog" , "A wild flesh-eating dog-like animal" , "Promote extravagantly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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