The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word ORC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Middle-earth creature crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ORC | 100 % | 3 |
Why may ORC be the right solution?
The answer is "ORC" because Orcs are a fictional creature found in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. They are often depicted as ugly and aggressive humanoid creatures.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Middle-earth creature
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- elf
- hobbit
- gnome
- core
- elves
- mantle
- earthling
- elvish
- mithril
- orc
- terrace
- terracing
Crossword Answer definitions
ORC noun- Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
- A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.
- A porcine humanoid monster larger than humans, sometimes pink. (found in Japanese pop-culture and called "orc" when imported to the West)
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