The North Pole resident term consists of three solutions: ELF (3 letters), Santa (5 letters), and SantaClaus (10 letters). Elves are mythical creatures that are often associated with Christmas and are said to help Santa Claus make toys in his workshop. Santa, or Saint Nicholas, is a legendary figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. SantaClaus is another name for Santa, which is derived from the Dutch words for Saint Nicholas.