Eight-limbed ocean creature that releases a cloud of ink to confuse predators when threatened Crossword Clue

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Eight-limbed ocean creature that releases a cloud of ink to confuse predators when threatened Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles
2. tentacles of octopus prepared as food

Hint 2: Clue Definition

THREATENED (adjective)
1. (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

Hint 3: Anagram

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COPOUTS

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27. Small striped animal that sprays a stinky liquid to ward off predators when threatened

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Down

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