Enemy of Hop-o'-My-Thumb (4)

I believe the answer is:

ogre

(Other definitions for ogre that I've seen before include "Cruel giant of folklore" , "stern one who inspires fear" , "bad-tempered person" , "Monstrous creature" , "Terrifying person" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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