Young owl (5)

I believe the answer is:

owlet

(Other definitions for owlet that I've seen before include "Young nocturnal flier" , "Towel (anag)" , "Baby nocturnal raptor" , "Young bird of the night" , "Young bird; moth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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