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Nanny's handful (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imp

(Other definitions for imp that I've seen before include "Emperor" , "Naughty demon" , "Young troublemaker" , "Rascal" , "Wicked spirit" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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