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Singular-looking giant (7)

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cyclops

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'giant' is the definition.
(one-eyed giant in Greek myth)

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(Other definitions for cyclops that I've seen before include "One-eyed giant in the "Odyssey"" , "Electronic tennis aid" , "A one-eyed giant in Greek myth" , "One-eyed monster" , "one with limited perception" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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