This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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