Kraken or manticore (5)

I believe the answer is:

beast

(Other definitions for beast that I've seen before include "Inhuman person" , "Monster" , "Large animal -- objectionable person" , "Animal, creature" , "Wild animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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