This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ELF as a word: (fantasy) A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abi...; (folklore) A small, magical creature similar to a fairy, often mischievous, playful, or occasionally helpful.
ELF has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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