Small being of folklore (5)

I believe the answer is:

dwarf

(Other definitions for dwarf that I've seen before include "Metal-worker of legendary tales" , "No. of minutes in degree" , "Small mythological being" , "One of the Snow White Seven?" , "Very small person or thing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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