One with pointy ears and pointy shoes (3)

I believe the answer is:

elf

(Other definitions for elf that I've seen before include "Imaginary small being of selfish kind" , "Small creature" , "Mischievous creature" , "Imaginary creature" , "He causes mischief" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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