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One of a race of creatures in works by J R R Tolkien used as soldiers by Sauron and Saruman (3)

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I believe the answer is:

orc

(Other definitions for orc that I've seen before include "Tolkien goblin" , "Imaginary creature" , "Sea-monster" , "Tolkien ogre" , "Fierce goblin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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