What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Middle-earth foe" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Middle-earth foe”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ORC

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Middle-earth foe” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Middle-earth foe” clue?+

The answer is ORC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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