What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tolkien fantasy series inits." from August 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tolkien fantasy series inits.”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LOTR

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withR

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Tolkien fantasy series inits.” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tolkien fantasy series inits.” clue?+

The answer is LOTR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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