Bogy (9)

I believe the answer is:

hobgoblin

(Other definitions for hobgoblin that I've seen before include "nasty creature" , "frightful spirit" , "bogey" , "Mischievous 17 across" , "A mischievous or evil spirit" .)

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

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