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Group spotted on an Alaskan cruise, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue

8D | 7 letters

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ORCAPOD

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ORCAPOD is the 7-letter answer for "Group spotted on an Alaskan cruise, perhaps" in the NYT Crossword. The clue frames the answer as an example or category relationship, so compare both the clue wording and the answer length.

  • Grid entry: ORCAPOD in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • This is Down at 8D, so use the Across crossings to confirm ORCAPOD.
  • ORCAPOD has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 8D.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example/category relationship, not always a direct synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a example clue and verify that the 7 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 7-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • An example clue may ask for a category, member, or related term, so crossings matter.
  • This clue appears at 8D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 8D
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Trap

Common Trap

An example clue may ask for a category, member, or related term, so crossings matter.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 8D, so use the Across crossings to confirm ORCAPOD.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a example clue and verify that the 7 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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History

Clue History

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