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Fearsome monster in Progress (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ogre

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'fearsome monster' is the definition.
'ogre' can be an answer for 'monster' (fairy tale monster). I am not certain of the 'fearsome' bit.

'in progress' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'OGRE' is hidden in the letters of 'progress'.

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(Other definitions for ogre that I've seen before include "Brute" , "The giant is some goer" , "Cruel, fearsome person" , "Grim(m) beast?" , "character in 'Puss in Boots'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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