The inky black substance secreted by an octopus to escape predators Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PSEUDOMORPH The inky black substance secreted by an octopus to escape predators (11)
3% INK Octopus's defense against predators (3) New York Times Mini Jul 6, 2026
2% GOO Sticky substance (3) Commuter Oct 22, 2026
2% LAC Resinous substance secreted by certain insects used in the manufacture of shellac (3) (3) Mirror Quiz Oct 22, 2026
2% LYE Caustic substance (3) Boston Globe Mini Oct 17, 2026
2% TOXIN Poisonous substance (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 16, 2026
2% ORCA Black-and-white sea predator (4)
2% CLOSESHAVE Narrow escape (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 15, 2026
2% ACID Corrosive substance (4) The New Yorker Mini Oct 15, 2026
2% TEAR Sorrowful secretion (4)
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