Menacing creature in "The Lord of the Rings" Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Menacing creature in "The Lord of the Rings"” from the New York Times Mini crossword of February 14, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES MINI, FEBRUARY 14, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

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Questions

What is the answer to “Menacing creature in "The Lord of the Rings"”?

ORC, 3 letters: a marine mammal.

When was “Menacing creature in "The Lord of the Rings"” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times Mini crossword of February 14, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

3 letters, starting with O.