Crossword clue
“Pointy-eared creature of folklore”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ELFLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withF
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pointy-eared creature of folklore” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 13, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with F.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for June 13, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pointy-eared creature of folklore” clue?+
The answer is ELF (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 13, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.