The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word OGRE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Fantasy creature crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OGRE | 40 % | 4 |
| ELF | 40 % | 3 |
| ORC | 20 % | 3 |
Why may OGRE be the right solution?
"OGRE" is a fantasy creature commonly depicted as a large, ugly, and cruel humanoid monster in folklore and fairy tales. It fits the clue "Fantasy creature" perfectly.
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Crossword Answer definitions
OGRE noun- A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
- A brutish man reminiscent of the mythical ogre.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result OGRE
- Brutish one
- Fairy tale baddie
- Fairy tale denizen
- Fairy-tale villain
- Hideous fellow
- Monster
- Monster of folklore
- Mythical meanie
- Fairy-tale baddie
- Fiend
More clues leading to the result ELF
- Brownie
- Keebler worker
- Munchkin kin
- North Pole underling
- Polar drudge
- Santa's helper
- Subordinate Claus
- Year-end helper
- Little helper
- Magical mischief-maker