This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (99 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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ORCAS as a word: a musical collaboration between Pacific Northwest minimalist composer Rafael Anton Irisarri and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Benoit Pioulard; O R C A S is the self-titled debut full-length album from American dreampop duo Orcas.
ORCAS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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