Somewhat malevolent creature (4)

I believe the answer is:

vole

(Other definitions for vole that I've seen before include "Strange love for a rodent" , "creature" , "Fieldmouse" , "River bank rodent" , "River-bank rodent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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