Figure in Sherpa folklore (4)

I believe the answer is:

yeti

(Other definitions for yeti that I've seen before include "that is found in Himalayan mythology" , "folk regard it as a creature of legend" , "Hairy creature of legend" , "Anthropoid cryptid" , "Himalayan monster?" .)

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

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