What is the answer to "Azog the Defiler in "The Hobbit," e.g." in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Azog the Defiler in "The Hobbit," e.g." is ORC (3 letters).

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Azog the Defiler in "The Hobbit," e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

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ORC

3 letters · Across · last seen October 31, 2026