Crossword answer
LOTR
4 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 12, 2026
Letter pattern
LOTR
Clues that lead to LOTR
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Tolkien fantasy series inits.4New York TimesAug 12, 2026
Tolkien saga, briefly4LA TimesJul 23, 2026
Long Tolkien saga, for short4NYT MidiJul 5, 2026
Tolkien trilogy, for short4NewsdayFeb 18, 2026
Trilogy with 90-Across, briefly4NewsdayJan 18, 2026
Tolkien trilogy, to fans4New York TimesSep 3, 2025
JRRT claim to fame4NewsdayAug 1, 2025
About LOTR in crosswords
LOTR is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tolkien fantasy series inits.” in the New York Times crossword on August 12, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
IDEAResult of brainstorming
IOTAJot
MOATIt surrounded the Wicked Witch's home
LIES"It's all untrue!"
DORAAnimated explorer
STET"Ignore that suggested edit"
ROUTDrubbing
TEESGolfing accessories
PUCEPurple shade
LASS?
TUBAMarching band instrument
YETICryptid with a Tibetan name
AREARegion
APOPPer person
Every appearance of LOTR (8)
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Aug 12, 2026
Tolkien fantasy series inits. · New York Times · 18 Down
Jul 23, 2026
Tolkien saga, briefly · LA Times · Down
Jul 5, 2026
Long Tolkien saga, for short · NYT Midi · 2 Down
Feb 18, 2026
Tolkien trilogy, for short · Newsday · Across
Jan 18, 2026
Trilogy with 90-Across, briefly · Newsday · Across
Sep 3, 2025
Tolkien trilogy, to fans · New York Times · 42 Across
Aug 1, 2025
JRRT claim to fame · Newsday · Across
Mar 9, 2025
Tolkien trilogy, for short · New York Times · 112 Down