What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can monster's head seem ominously close? (4)" mean?

The definition is "seem ominously close". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. LOO (synonym of "Can") + M (first letter of "monster's") [first letter: "head"]; definition: "seem ominously close?" The answer is LOOM.

Can monster's head seem ominously close? (4)

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