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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 6 | Shells used as native American currency | |
3 | 35% | 7 | Shells of shells | |
___ Shells Widely Used Currency In The Pre Coin Days Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COWRY" which means:
- noun
- • Any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave me a necklace with a cowry pendant."
- • "The cowry is considered a symbol of good luck in some cultures."
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