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In Greek myth, a monster such as Medusa (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gorgon

(Other definitions for gorgon that I've seen before include "(and 17) Italian cheese" , "Ferocious woman" , "Petrifying woman of myth" , "Frightening woman" , "Medusa such a monster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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