Malevolent creature might, if out of bounds (3)

I believe the answer is:

orc

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This could be a double definition.

'malevolent creature might' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'out of bounds' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'if' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for orc that I've seen before include "Tolkien ogre" , "Mythical monster" , "Tolkien creature" , "Killer whale" , "Fierce goblin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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