Pod member

ORCA

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue \"Pod member\":\n\n**\"This marine mammal is known for its striking black-and-white appearance and travels in tight-knit groups.\"**\n\nThis hint provides additional context about the animal's characteristics and behavior without directly stating the answer or repeating the original clue. It nudges the solver toward thinking about orcas while keeping the challenge intact."]

The clue **"Pod member"** leads to the answer **"ORCA"** through a combination of definition and wordplay. - **Definition**: An **orca** (also known as a killer whale) is a marine mammal that travels in groups called **pods**. So, an orca is literally a "member of a pod." - **Wordplay**: The clue is straightforward, relying on the direct association between orcas and their social structure rather than complex wordplay or puns. Thus, the answer fits perfectly as a creature that belongs to a pod.