Crossword Genius

Bearers of gifts may be somewhat unimaginative (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

magi

'bearers of gifts' is the definition.
(the Magi brought gifts to Jesus)

'somewhat unimaginative' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'MAGI' can be found hidden inside 'unimaginative'.

'may be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for magi that I've seen before include "The Three Kings" , "Wise men, visitors to Bethlehem" , "Travellers in NT" , "Wise men who were guided by a star" , "members of priestly caste" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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