What does the cryptic crossword clue "Little hairy feature bothered the masculine cop (6,9)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Little hairy feature bothered the masculine cop (6,9)"?

The answer is pencil moustache.

Little hairy feature bothered the masculine cop (6,9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3217 | 3 Down | 2023-06-18 flower

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