Folklore creature resembling an elf or fairy (6)

I believe the answer is:

sprite

(Other definitions for sprite that I've seen before include "Impish type" , "A fairy or goblin" , "Dainty type" , "water pixie" , "Puck, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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