Crossword clue
“Creature that squirts ink”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SQUIDLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Creature that squirts ink” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on November 4, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for November 4, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Creature that squirts ink” clue?+
The answer is SQUID (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of November 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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