Evil spirit or being (5)
I believe the answer is:
demon
(Other definitions for demon that I've seen before include "Evildoer" , "Ghoul" , "Imp" , "Fanatic; devil" , "Inspiring force" .)
I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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