Mario character with a mushroom head (4)

I believe the answer is:

toad

(Other definitions for toad that I've seen before include "Warty amphibian" , "species of amphibian" , "Loathsome creature" , "A loathsome person" , "Hateful person; animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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