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.
"The Lord of the Rings" monster 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 Lord of the Rings monster is an "ORC" because in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world, Orcs are a race of creatures that serve as the main antagonists in the story.
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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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