This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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ORCAS as a word: a musical collaboration between Pacific Northwest minimalist composer Rafael Anton Irisarri and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Benoit Pioulard; O R C A S is the self-titled debut full-length album from American dreampop duo Orcas.
ORCAS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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