Orca habitat
Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026
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The ocean is an orca’s marine habitat. Orcas live in oceans around the world, though different populations favor particular regions and may follow different diets and routines.
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The answer to “Orca habitat” in the The Washington Post crossword is OCEAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 20-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.
“Orca habitat” answer
OCEAN (5 letters)
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What does OCEAN mean?
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(noun)
- a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically
When else has “Orca habitat” appeared?
The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 18, 2026 (most recent) → OCEAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Orca habitat”?
The answer is OCEAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Orca habitat”?
5 letters: OCEAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 20-Across.
Can “Orca habitat” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 18, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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