Middle-earth creature Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 3, 2023 · 18-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2015 and September 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 3, 2023 · 18-Across · 3 letters
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Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
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