Mall Santa's aide Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Mall Santa's aide” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 15, 2025? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025
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ELF is the answer to “Mall Santa's aide”. It means a small, often mischievous fairy.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A small, often mischievous fairy.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: FLE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Holiday classic starring Will Ferrell”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Mall Santa's aide”?
ELF, 3 letters: a small, often mischievous fairy.
When was “Mall Santa's aide” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of June 15, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with E.