What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apex predator of the ocean" from December 30, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Apex predator of the ocean”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ORCA

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Apex predator of the ocean” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 30, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apex predator of the ocean” clue?+

The answer is ORCA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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