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noun • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles | ||||||||
| 35% | 7 | Shells of shells | ||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Crab-like animal that inhabits discarded mollusk shells | ||||||
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Crab Shells Crossword Clue
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CARAPACES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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CARAPACES
Updated: October 10, 2023
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