Hunted woman? (5)

I believe the answer is:

witch

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'woman?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for witch that I've seen before include "Cauldron-stirring hag" , "One supposed to have magical powers" , "Wise, wicked, woman" , "Woman using magic" , "... and magician" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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