I've never seen one wearing a hood (5)

I believe the answer is:

pixie

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'hood' is the definition.
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I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for pixie that I've seen before include "Supernatural being with pointed ears" , "Sprite" , "Little person" , "Elf, imp" , "Small supernatural being in fairy tales" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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