“Fiends of folklore” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OGRES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OGRES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fiends of folklore”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 50 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 7, 2025 grid49ASome fishing gear9 ltrs›55ALess merry6 ltrs›58AInvestigate in detail10 ltrs›63ARivian competitor5 ltrs›66AHalf-___ (desultory)5 ltrs›
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