Apex predator that feeds on sharks — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 14 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
ORCA
4 letters
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ORCA
4
Willy of "Free Willy"
ORCA
4
Willy in "Free Willy"
ORCA
4
Black-and-white sea predator
ORCA
4
Willy from "Free Willy," for one
ORCA
4
"Free Willy" star
ORCA
4
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ORCA
4
Predatory black-and-white whale
ORCA
4
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ORCA
4
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ORCA
4
Black-and-white ocean hunter
ORCA
4
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ORCA
4
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THEN
4
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ACT
3
___ Heuer (luxury watchmaker)
TAG
3
___ Hayworth, actress from "The Lady from Shanghai"
RITA
4
Not contaminated
PURE
4
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HUR
3
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ALTO
4
Fruit that's a homophone of "pair"
PEAR
4
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ARI
3
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PLUM
4
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