“Monster of folk tales” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OGRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Monster of folk tales”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2026, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.