Typographical character such as an asterisk or arrow (7)

I believe the answer is:

dingbat

(Other definitions for dingbat that I've seen before include "Aussie fool" , "11 [LOLLY]" , "Silly billy - it'd bang (anag)" , "funny-looking character" , "Thingummy - bind tag (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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