“Sea creature that can weigh 400 pounds at birth” crossword clue
Answer
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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 that can weigh 400 pounds at birth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 59 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2026 grid58A___-free4 ltrs›63AResults of wearing some uncomfortable shoes8 ltrs›67ACpl. or sgt.3 ltrs›70AMany Ph.D.s-to-be, for short3 ltrs›
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Jan 8, 20261A___ canto3 ltrs›4ALessons that might be spelled out for you?4 ltrs›8APhotographer Diane5 ltrs›13AWide-open Q&A3 ltrs›14ACoffee option4 ltrs›15ASnatching sound, in the comics5 ltrs›16ANonverbal "well done"8 ltrs›18AWell-known scheme designer5 ltrs›
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