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noun • silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs verb • retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment • wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Subordinates who assist commanding officers | ||||||
noun • an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer • large Indian stork with a military gait | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | Commanding officers at sea | ||||||
noun • the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral • any of several brightly colored butterflies | ||||||||
Commanding Officers Running For Shelter Crossword Clue
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COCOON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COCOON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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