Wicked people (6)

I believe the answer is:

fiends

(Other definitions for fiends that I've seen before include "Addicts; devotees" , "Demons or devils" , "Evil spirits or wicked people" , "fanatics" , "Cruel people or evil spirits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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