Pointy-eared magical creature (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "Robin Goodfellow?" , "Santa's helper" , "Mischievous youngster" , "Supernatural creature of folk tales" , "Mischievous creature" .)

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

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