Aladdin's helpful pal (5)

I believe the answer is:

genie

(Other definitions for genie that I've seen before include "Arabian goblin, may be in a bottle" , "Arabian spirit as in Aladdin's lamp" , "One in Aladdin's lamp" , "Helpful (?) spirit" , "Magical servant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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