Crossword clue
“Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SMEAGOLLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 2, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore” clue?+
The answer is SMEAGOL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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