Gift-bringer with a naughty list (5)

I believe the answer is:

santa

(Other definitions for santa that I've seen before include "Midwinter gift bringer" , "distributer of goodies" , "& 22 Father Christmas" , "generous visitor" , "Man with sack" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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