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It's black and every time it speaks it says its name.
A close relative of ketchup that people often spread on their dog.
It has 8 arms and lots of ink but can't write a word.
A warrior among the flowers, he bears a thrusting sword. He uses it whenever he must, to defend his golden hoard.
Attracted by light but flies at night. It's wind and hairy but not too scary. What is it?
I love spinach.