‘Source of edible ink’ NYT Mini Crossword answer and hints

Ink comes in all shapes and sizes, but what about edible ink? When I’m thirsty, I usually get some water, occasionally an orange juice, or maybe a cheeky beer. If you’re feeling exotic, you can drink a lovely, ice-cold glass of ink. All jokes aside, read on to find the “source of edible ink” for today’s NYT Mini Crossword.

‘Source of edible ink’ Aug. 6 NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: It starts with the letter “S.”
• Hint 2: Mollusc.
• Hint 3: _____ Game.
• Hint 4: Tentacles.

Stop scrolling before I give away the answer.

Did you get it? The answer to one down in the Aug. 6 New York Times Mini Crossword is “SQUID.” As opposed to more industrial inks like acrylic ink, squid ink is edible, meaning you can safely consume it. It’s used in cooking as a flavoring or a natural color for pasta and sauces and has a rich, umami taste. The Japanese can’t get enough of it.

‘Source of edible ink’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I don’t mean to brag, but I got the answer in seconds. I immediately thought of squid or octopus when I saw the words “edible ink.” For that reason, I’m giving this crossword clue a one out of five on the difficulty rating scale.

NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 6) answers

Did you struggle with other clues in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? For more hints and answers, check out “Mother-of-pearl design on a guitar, e.g.,” “Petty fight,” “Funny little habit,” “Grippy part of a tire,” and “Airplane seat choice.”

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Want to play other word games similar to the NYT Mini Crossword? The LA Times and the Washington Post offer daily crossword puzzles. Strands and Spelling Bee are also well worth your time.