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Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken” is SQUID (5 letters). Most recently SQUID, in the NYT Mini on August 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | NYT Mini 4D | 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
- Ink-squirting creature
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken”?
SQUID (5 letters). Most recently SQUID, on August 21, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).