Fey figure of folklore (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "Fairy-like creature" , "Mischief-maker" , "Small supernatural being" , "Small creature" , "Robin Goodfellow?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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