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Malevolent spirit (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

demon

ghoul

'malevolent spirit' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for demon that I've seen before include "beast" , "Evil spirit or cruel person" , "malignant spirit" , "Inspiring force" , "Bad spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times, The Times and the USA Today.
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