Middle-earth monster Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Middle-earth monster”
THE ANSWER
ORC
The answer to “Middle-earth monster” is ORC.
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NYT Crossword November 4 2026ORCFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Middle-earth monster” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on November 4 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Orc in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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