Water nymph in Greek mythology (5)

I believe the answer is:

naiad

(Other definitions for naiad that I've seen before include "Spring nymph" , "Greek mythological water nymph" , "River nymph" , "Fabulous spring being" , "Diana (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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