Crossword Genius

Dump wicked, spiteful woman (3-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

she-devil

'spiteful woman' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'dump wicked' is the wordplay.
'dump' becomes 'she'd' (I've seen this in another clue).
'wicked' becomes 'evil' (synonyms).
'shed'+'evil'='SHE-DEVIL'

(Other definitions for she-devil that I've seen before include "woman like Lilith" , "Malicious and spiteful woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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