NY Times Crossword
December 9, 2007
Patrick Blindauer (#1-3)
(Title shown below)

The answers to the clues each conceal the same word. What is that word and can you guess what the title of this puzzle might be?

1. Possible response to "How do you feel?"
2. Shakespeare comedy of mistaken genders?
3. Home Depot fans
4. Skyscraper skeleton
5. Big government opponents' fear

Answers:

1. "I feel fine."
2. "Twelfth Night"
3. Do-it-yourselfers
4. Steel frame
5. Welfare state

Each answer hides the word ELF.

Puzzle title: SECRET SANTA'S HELPERS