Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken” from the New York Times Mini crossword of August 21, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, AUGUST 21, 2025
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SQUID is the answer to “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken”. It means to fish for ten-armed marine mollusks.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To fish for ten-armed marine mollusks.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: QDUSI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Ink-squirting creature”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken”?
SQUID, 5 letters: to fish for ten-armed marine mollusks.
When was “Likely inspiration for the mythical kraken” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of August 21, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.