Figure on the shelf at Christmas (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "He causes mischief" , "Hobgoblin" , "One of the little folk" , "tiny little chap" , "Mischievous youngster" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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