The Clue
Its nails are surrounded by hair (3 letter answer)
The Answer
PAW
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Notes
The answer PAW is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Definition
PAW as a noun:
1. a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
2. (hand, manus, mitt, paw) = the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"
PAW as a verb:
1. scrape with the paws; "The bear pawed the door"
2. touch clumsily; "The man tried to paw her"