Crossword clue
“Many an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ELFLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withF
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Many an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with F.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Many an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies” clue?+
The answer is ELF (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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