In Jewish legend, a clay figure given life by magic (5)

I believe the answer is:

golem

(Other definitions for golem that I've seen before include "supernaturally animated" , "(In Jewish legend) a clay figure brought to life" , "something robotic" , "robot" , "Animated artificial human from Jewish folklore" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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