Killers that may go through hoops Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 28, 2012 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 28, 2012 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
noun
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