This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (16 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, December 24, 2025, 16 Across
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.
NYT Crossword, October 31, 2025, 2 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ A
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