Historical clue formulations

• Armed force at sea? — 2022-10-23
• Creature that might squirt ink and use tools — 2021-02-23
• Tako, on a sushi menu — 2019-11-07
• Eight-armed sea creature — 2013-09-30
• Sea creature with suckers — 2013-02-18
• Creature suggested by this puzzle's circled letters — 2007-07-09
• Ink dispenser? — 2006-10-31
• Well-armed predator? — 2006-04-02
• One that's armed and dangerous? — 2001-03-19
• Army threat? — 1999-11-11