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Word before peeve or project (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pet

'word before peeve or project' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Favourite - maybe teacher's" , "Cherished favourite" , "Particular favourite" , "Cat or dog" , "Favourite; fit of the sulks" .)

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