What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fey figure of folklore" from May 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fey figure of folklore”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ELF

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withF

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Fey figure of folklore” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 20, 2025 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with F.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fey figure of folklore” clue?+

The answer is ELF (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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