What is the answer to "Apex predator of the ocean" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Apex predator of the ocean" is ORCA (4 letters).

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Apex predator of the ocean NYT Midi Crossword Clue

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ORCA

4 letters · Down · last seen April 20, 2026

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