Fearsome Middle-earth creature Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 23, 2024 · 60-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 23, 2024 · 60-Down · 3 letters
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Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
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