"Ali __ and the Forty Thieves" (4)

I believe the answer is:

baba

(Other definitions for baba that I've seen before include "Rum-soaked sponge" , "infant" , "Rum fare" , "Ali . . . . and the Forty Thieves" , "a little one" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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