__ Monica Pier (5)

I believe the answer is:

santa

(Other definitions for santa that I've seen before include "-- Barbara" , "generous figure" , "Dad in a red and white outfit?" , "He comes down chimney" , "St Nicholas" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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