This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ A
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ORCA as a word: A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.
ORCA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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