What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pointy-eared inhabitant of Middle-earth" from June 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pointy-eared inhabitant of Middle-earth”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ELF

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withF

Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Pointy-eared inhabitant of Middle-earth” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 3, 2025 as 38-Across. 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 “Pointy-eared inhabitant of Middle-earth” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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