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Almost lose sight of bugbear (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goblin

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'bugbear' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for goblin that I've seen before include "nasty little thing" , "Small grotesque sprite" , "Mischievous dwarf" , "mischievous spirit" , "Dwarf-like creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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