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| 2 | 36% | 7 | Can squirt ink as a defense mechanism | |
| 3 | 36% | 3 | Ink ___: octopus defense | |
Octopus Defense Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 128 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
INK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INK
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INK" which means:
- noun
- • A liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
- • Dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods verb
- • Append one's signature to
- • Mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink
- • Fill with ink
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy more ink for my printer."
- • "She accidentally spilled ink on her new shirt."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Jun 1979 | Across 67 | |
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