What is the answer to "Creature unlikely to be invited to Rivendell" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Creature unlikely to be invited to Rivendell" is ORC (3 letters).

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Creature unlikely to be invited to Rivendell USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 21, 2026 puzzle

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ORC

3 letters · Across · last seen September 21, 2026

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