Killer whale NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: SEP 26, 2026 Follow on Google

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Clue History: Killer whale

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ORCA

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NYT Midi Crossword - September 26 2026

ORCA

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7 Little Words - April 27 2026

ORCA

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WSJ Crossword - January 12 2026

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Killer whale"?

The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Killer whale" is ORCA.

Q2.

Why is "ORCA" the answer to the clue "Killer whale"?

The term 'killer whale' is a common name for the orca, a large marine mammal known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its position as an apex predator in the ocean.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Killer whale" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 26, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "ORCA" mean in this context?

Orca is a large, intelligent marine mammal known for its black and white coloring, also called a killer whale.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Black-and-white mammal, Seal hunter, Sea sight in black and white, Marine predator, Washington’s official marine mammal

4-letter answer to Killer whale in NYT Midi Crossword September 26 2026 is ORCA.

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Killer whale NYT Crossword Clue

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Clue History: Killer whale

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NYT Midi Crossword September 26 2026 Answers

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What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Killer whale"?

Why is "ORCA" the answer to the clue "Killer whale"?

In which puzzle was the clue "Killer whale" last seen?

What does the word "ORCA" mean in this context?

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

How much help you get is up to you

Read the title before you read a clue

Rules the Daily won’t break and the Midi will

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