This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (127 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: 3 squares
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ORK as a word: (fantasy, mythology) Alternative spelling of orc. [(archaic) Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.]; Obsolete spelling of orc (“killer whale”). [(archaic) Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.].
ORK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 21, 2026.
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