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“Predator of penguins”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Predator of penguins”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter A
O ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O R C A

The answer to “Predator of penguins” is ORCA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Predator of penguins” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ORCA — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ORCA

ORCA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Predator of penguins”

What is the answer to “Predator of penguins” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORCA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Predator of penguins”?

The answer ORCA contains 4 letters.

Was “Predator of penguins” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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