Tolkien trilogy, for short Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tolkien trilogy, for short” from the New York Times crossword of March 9, 2025? It has 4 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, MARCH 9, 2025
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LOTR is the answer to “Tolkien trilogy, for short”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 4-letter answer that starts with L.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OLRT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Tolkien fantasy series inits.”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tolkien trilogy, for short”?
LOTR, 4 letters.
When was “Tolkien trilogy, for short” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of March 9, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with L.