Middle-earth monsters
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
"Middle-earth monsters"
O
R
C
S
ORCS
Letter analysis
Letters
4
Vowels
1
Unique
4
Direction
Down
About this clue
The clue "Middle-earth monsters" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 resolves to ORCS, a 4-letter answer.
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