This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ALF as a word: (Norse mythology) A supernatural being similar to an elf; one of the Dǫkkálfar or Ljósalfar; A diminutive of the male given names Alfred or Alfonso, from the Germanic languages.
ALF has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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