“Middle-earth monster” crossword clue
Answer
O
R
C
•••ORC
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 “Middle-earth monster”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 4, 2026, where it runs at 37 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 4, 2026 grid11DConstellation that includes the North Star9 ltrs›30DLower-left PC key4 ltrs›31DUpper-left PC key3 ltrs›
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