Giants are a common figure in fairy tales, often appearing as the antagonist. The most famous giant in fairy tales is likely the one featured in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Two other giants from fairy tales are the ones featured in the crossword solutions: Andersen (8 letters) and OGRE (4 letters). Andersen is a reference to the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, who wrote many famous fairy tales such as The Snow Queen and The Little Mermaid. OGRE is a reference to the mythical creature of the same name, which is often depicted as a large, monstrous humanoid.