Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"

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Across

  1. 1Like some healthful spice blends
  2. 9Exam usually spoken of with a two-syllable acronym
  3. 13Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces
  4. 15End of the title of a popular radio show
  5. 16In-tents dining experience?
  6. 18Floppy
  7. 19Rush uncontrollably
  8. 20A hot one can be dangerous
  9. 22Not from Scotland?
  10. 23Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit"
  11. 24Court division
  12. 27M.L.B. M.V.P. with both the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers
  13. 29"By all means!"
  14. 30___ Aran, protagonist in Nintendo's Metroid
  15. 32Author Shaw
  16. 33Snack items that can go to your head
  17. 35Sensible guide
  18. 36High-calorie burger toppings
  19. 37Hunter's garb originally made of seal or caribou skin
  20. 38Embitters
  21. 39Key ___
  22. 42World peace grp.
  23. 44Northern California's ___ River
  24. 45"Hulk" actor Eric
  25. 46Foreign policy grp.
  26. 47Muscle that sounds encouraging, informally
  27. 49Performed exactly as expected, in a way
  28. 51"Parasite" co-star ___ Woo-shik
  29. 53Lobby, e.g.
  30. 56Next in line, if you will
  31. 57Means of children's instruction
  32. 58Pines
  33. 59Splashy footwear?

Down

  1. 1"___ away" (RuPaul catchphrase)
  2. 2Make harmonious
  3. 3Lenny & ___ (California-based cookie brand)
  4. 4Variable representing an angle, in math
  5. 5Provide power to
  6. 6Deems perfect, perhaps
  7. 7Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"
  8. 8Green grp.
  9. 9Text that's usually not literally true
  10. 10Emulate Arachne
  11. 11Some high-end suits
  12. 12Enter
  13. 14Objective
  14. 17Subcompact Kia
  15. 21They build the latissimus dorsi and biceps brachii
  16. 25Make stick out, in a way
  17. 26Familiar injury in football and soccer
  18. 28Takes a little off
  19. 30One putting on a show
  20. 31"You're totally right"
  21. 33Circles on the ice
  22. 34Big sucker?
  23. 35Change you don't see very often
  24. 36Wailer of folklore
  25. 37Strong and lively, as language
  26. 39Actress Fawcett
  27. 40Feature of Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc."
  28. 41Really freakin' awesome
  29. 43Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"
  30. 45Horn family
  31. 48Safari platform
  32. 50Word often found near Roman numerals
  33. 52Org. with collectors
  34. 54Russian fighter jet
  35. 55Combat sport, for short

The answer to “Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"” in the New York Times crossword is ELF — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on March 1, 2025, a Saturday puzzle, at 7-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ORC. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"” answer

ELF (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as ORC

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Why the answer is ELF

ELF is the 3-letter solution that fits "Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"" in the NYT Crossword crossword on March 1, 2025 (7-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does ELF mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ELF is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature

Other answers for “Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides ELF, it has also been ORC. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"”?

The answer is ELF, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on March 1, 2025. Other answers for this clue include ORC.

How many letters is the answer to “Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"”?

3 letters: ELF. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ORC (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on March 1, 2025 (a Saturday puzzle), at 7-Down. Earlier appearances: March 1, 2025 → ORC.

Can “Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf"” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides ELF, New York Times has also used ORC for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for March 1, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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