Crossword clue
“Something consumed by the ton by whales”
This clue appeared as 111-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
KRILLLetters5
Starts withK
Ends withL
Vowels1
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The clue “Something consumed by the ton by whales” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 28, 2026 as 111-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Something consumed by the ton by whales” clue?+
The answer is KRILL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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