“Sea creature known to mourn its dead” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORCA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sea creature known to mourn its dead”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 17, 2026, where it runs at 13 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.