Being Shelled One Commando Unfortunately Gets Into Difficulty Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ARMADILLO

Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
	37%	8		Being stingy, former queen gets into difficulty
	noun • the quality of being deliberately mean • extreme stinginess
	36%	8		Three-shelled shelled creature
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The Guardian Cryptic12 Jul 2022	Across 9
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