The whale of the family Balaenidae has a large head and is hunted as a source of whalebone and oil (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIGHT The whale of the family Balaenidae has a large head and is hunted as a source of whalebone and oil (5) (5)
5% RORQUAL Whalebone whale (7)
4% ORCA Killer whale (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 3, 2026
4% COD Fish which is a source of nutritious liver oil (3)
4% ELKS Large members of the deer family (4)
4% POD Group of whales (3) New York Times Midi Mar 22, 2026
4% SEEK Hunt for (4) LA Times Daily Mar 18, 2026
4% GRAPESEED Deeper ground with gas and oil source (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
4% CLAN Large family group (4) USA Today Mar 8, 2026
4% CALF Young whale (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 2, 2026
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