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Creature from Old World lakes originally (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owl

'creature' is the definition.
(owl is a kind of creature)

'old world lakes originally' is the wordplay.
'originally' indicates taking the first letters.
The first letters of 'old world lakes' is 'OWL'.

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for owl that I've seen before include "paragon of wisdom?" , "Wise person" , "Nocturnal hunter" , "Solemn person" , "One flying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Times.
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