This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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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