Streamlined type of baleen whale Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Streamlined type of baleen whale last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RORQUAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RORQUAL Streamlined type of baleen whale (7) New York Times Jan 13, 2023
5% SEI Type of baleen whale (3)
3% HUMPBACKS Large baleen whales (9)
3% KRILL Baleen whale food (5) Family Time Jun 2, 2019
3% DIET Plankton, for a baleen whale (4) USA Today Feb 8, 2019
2% ORCAS Killer whales (5) TV Oct 19, 2025
2% SADIE Sink of "The Whale" (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 18, 2025
2% ILK Type (3) LA Times Daily Oct 16, 2025
2% BULLS Male whales (5) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
2% SEA Whale's home (3) Commuter Oct 6, 2025

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A rorqual is a streamlined type of baleen whale known for its long, slender body. They are fast swimmers and can gulp large amounts of water to filter out tiny prey through their baleen plates. Rorquals include species like the blue whale and humpback whale.