Foolish fellow — American thug (4)

I believe the answer is:

goon

(Other definitions for goon that I've seen before include "Hired thug" , "Stupid person" , "He's very stupid" , "someone rather stupid" , "SPIKE] ?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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