| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Denizen of the deep | Universal | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Aquatic denizen … or a phonetic hint to this puzzle's circled words | New York Times | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Manta, for example | USA Today | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Scylla in Homer's "Odyssey," e.g. | ||
| Squid, e.g. | ||
| Squid, e.g. |