Greek monster with nine heads (5)

I believe the answer is:

hydra

(Other definitions for hydra that I've seen before include "Persistent trouble" , "Proliferating-head monster" , "Many-headed snake slain by Hercules" , "Nine-headed monster killed by Hercules" , "Mythical nine-headed monster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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