Tortoise's rival in a fable Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food
2. swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
(verb)
1. run quickly, like a hare

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TORTOISE (noun)
1. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
RIVAL (verb)
1. be equal to in quality or ability
2. be the rival of, be in competition with
RIVAL (noun)
1. the contestant you hope to defeat

Hint 3: Anagram

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HEAR

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