Killer whale

Latest answer — September 11, 2026

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Clue explained

An ORCA is a killer whale, a highly social marine mammal also known as an orca whale.

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Definition
An orca, or killer whale, surfacing in the ocean

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 11, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"If You Could ____ -->
  2. 5Killer whale
  3. 6--> My ____" by Lightfoot
  4. 7Poker high cards

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  1. 1Capitale Italia
  2. 2Carmen or Clapton
  3. 3Skin scourge
  4. 4Fathers

The answer to “Killer whale” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ORCA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 11, 2026 at 5-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Killer whale” answer

ORCA (4 letters)

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When else has “Killer whale” appeared?

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September 11, 2026 (most recent) → ORCA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Killer whale”?

The answer is ORCA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Killer whale”?

4 letters: ORCA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 11, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Killer whale” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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