What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Octopus's defense against predators" from July 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Octopus's defense against predators”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

INK

Letters3

Starts withI

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 6, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Octopus's defense against predators” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 6, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with K.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 6, 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 “Octopus's defense against predators” clue?+

The answer is INK (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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