Is he especially saintly to Spanish children? (5)

I believe the answer is:

santa

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'is he especially saintly to spanish children?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for santa that I've seen before include "generous figure" , "Saint Nicholas" , "Children's name for Mr Claus" , "& 22 Father Christmas" , "Man with sack" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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