“Flesh-eating creature in "The Lord of the Rings"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flesh-eating creature in "The Lord of the Rings"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 23, 2025, where it runs at 67 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.