Crossword clue
“Durin's burial place in "The Lord of the Rings"”
This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MORIALetters5
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Durin's burial place in "The Lord of the Rings"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Durin's burial place in "The Lord of the Rings"” clue?+
The answer is MORIA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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