[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

Something makes me want to Say Beren... since he was regarded a 'yodel' to the elves of Doriath

I think that would be 'yokel', although Túrin suffered more with his image in that regard. The clue here is pretty straightforward as cryptic clues go; it's the answer that's obscure.