Santa, per Clement Moore (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "Imaginary creature" , "Mischievous creature" , "tiny little chap" , "Mischievous fairies" , "Supernatural creature of folk tales" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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