This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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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