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5 squares · Mini Crossword · January 22, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 5 squares

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O _ _ _ _

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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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