Multiple choice general knowledge Which word did Gandalf eventually use to open the gates to Moria? Edro, Edro! Annon edhellen! Mellon! Friend! Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The password to open the Doors of Durin (Moria's gates) is 'Mellon', meaning 'friend' in Sindarin. The inscription reads 'Speak, friend, and enter'. Gandalf realizes the password is the Elvish word for friend, not a command.