Actor ___ McKellen who has been knighted — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the March 7 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
IAN
3 letters
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Author Fleming who created James Bond
IAN
3
Author ___ Fleming of "Casino Royale"
IAN
3
Actor Somerhalder who's "Lost"?
IAN
3
Sir ___ McKellen, actor who played Gandalf
IAN
3
Actor ___ McKellen of "The Lord of the Rings"
IAN
3
Anderson of Jethro Tull
IAN
3
"James Bond" author ___ Fleming
IAN
3
Actor McShane
IAN
3
Bond creator ___ Fleming
IAN
3
Actor McKellen from "The Lord of the Rings" franchise
IAN
3
Which "The Vampire Diaries" actor snagged their character's daylight ring after filming ended? ___ Somerhalder
IAN
3
Actor McKellen who has been knighted
IAN
3
Olive or sunflower extract
OIL
3
Stubborn "beast of burden"
ASS
3
Kiddie sandwich with two fillings: Abbr.
PBJ
3
Prepare to throw darts
AIM
3
Furry family member with their own toys
PET
3
Woo-___! (excited sound)
HOO
3
___ Turner who sang "Better Be Good to Me"
TINA
4
Salty eye drop
TEAR
4
Age info on an ID card: Abbr.
DOB
3
Coniferous tree that sounds like "you"
YEW
3
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