Imaginary creature to frighten children (7)

I believe the answer is:

monster

(Other definitions for monster that I've seen before include "Gigantic" , "On terms (anag) - cruel person" , "Beast - on terms (anag)" , "Frightening creature of folklore" , "Something abnormally large and powerful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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