Assistant of Father Christmas (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "Imaginary small being of selfish kind" , "A small sprite with magic powers" , "Goblin" , "German team?" , "Hobgoblin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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