Halloween costume with pointy ears (5)

I believe the answer is:

devil

(Other definitions for devil that I've seen before include "Wicked person" , "Evil supernatural being" , "Imp" , "Archfiend" , "Terror" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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