| THEHOBBIT | Fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien, following Bilbo Baggins on a quest for treasure guarded by Smaug the dragon (3,6) |
| HOBBIT | The ---, fantasy novel by JRR Tolkien, following Bilbo Baggins on a quest for treasure (6) |
| HOLM | Ian who played Bilbo Baggins on screen (4) |
| THELORDOFTHE | ___ Rings epic fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien which features characters like Frodo Sam Merry and Pippin: 4 wds. |
| FINDINGEMO | On a quest for a modern musical style? |
| HOLYHUNTER | Knight on a quest for the Grail, say? |
| SEEK | Be on a quest for |
| TREASUREHUNTERS | Explorers on a quest for hidden riches (8,7) |
| SEEKING | On a quest for (7) |
| SEEKS | Goes on a quest for |
| THELORDOF | Three-volume novel by J R R Tolkien (3,4,2,3,5) |
| THELORDOFTHERINGS | Three-volume novel by J R R Tolkien |
| THELORD | Three-volume novel by J.R.R. Tolkien (3,4,2,3,5) |
| OFTHERINGS | Three-volume novel by J.R.R. Tolkien (3,4,2,3,5) |
| DRAGON | A mythical creature such as Smaug in J R R Tolkien's The Hobbit |
| GAMGEE | Hobbit family of the Shire, one of whom, Samwise, accompanied Frodo Baggins on his adventures (6) |
| CENTERTHEDRAGON | Focus more on Smaug than on Bilbo, say? |
| ARGONAUT | Greek myth: Name of each of 50 Argoes led by Jason on a quest to bring back the Golden Fleece (8) |
| CHESS | Where there's a quest for a mate |
| HUNT | A quest for a rich reward (8,4) |
