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Ink-squirting creature – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Ink-squirting creature” is SQUID (5 letters). Most recently SQUID, in the NYT Mini on September 12, 2025.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| SQUID | 5 | S____ |
What SQUID means
- noun(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food
- nounwidely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | NYT Mini 1A | SQUID |
Other clues for SQUID
- Underwater ink squirter
- Tentacled sea creature
- Calamari, basically
- Food for a sperm whale
- "___ Game" (Netflix's most-watched series)
- Main prey for the world's largest predator, the sperm whale
- Colossal ___, animal with nature's largest eyes (12-16 inches in diameter)
- Sea creature that can change color to camouflage
- Source of edible ink
- Colossal ___, marine animal filmed in its natural habitat for the first time in 2025
- Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Ink-squirting creature”?
SQUID (5 letters). Most recently SQUID, on September 12, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Ink-squirting creature”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).