An octopus uses it for defense NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 26, 2024

An octopus uses it for defense NYT Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to An octopus uses it for defense NYT for the June 26, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 6 letters. Start with I and end with C, and the possible solutions are IAMBIC, ICONIC, INKSAC.

The answer is INKSAC.

The crossword clue "An octopus uses it for defense" corresponds to the answer "INK SAC." An ink sac is a specialized organ in an octopus that stores a dark, ink-like substance. When threatened by predators, the octopus can eject this ink into the water, creating a cloud that obscures the predator's view and allows the octopus to escape.

The ink not only serves as a visual smokescreen but can also contain compounds that dull a predator's sense of smell, further aiding in the octopus's evasion. This defense mechanism is highly effective in the wild, making the ink sac a crucial tool for survival. The clue effectively guides solvers to think of a specific anatomical feature used for defense, making "INK SAC" a precise and fitting answer.

This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on June 26, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.

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