Volcano of Mordor, in “LOTR” crossword clue
45 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 20, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Volcano of Mordor, in “LOTR”” is MTDOOM. It appears as 45 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 20, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Hold On!” by Daniel Hrynick, and it fills 6 squares running left to right from row 10, column 10 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with M and ends with M, and contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer MTDOOM: