Monster often seen wielding a club

I believe the answer is:

ogre

(Other definitions for ogre that I've seen before include "One to gobble flesh" , "Grim(m) beast?" , "Jack's giant perhaps" , "Terrifying monster" , "Cruel fairytale giant" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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