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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 7 | Shells of shells | |
3 | 33% | 8 | Crab-like animal that inhabits discarded mollusk shells | |
Crab Shells Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CARAPACES" which means:
- noun
- • Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
An example sentence would be:
- • "The scientist carefully studied the carapaces of various shellfish."
- • "The ancient carapaces found at the archaeological site provided valuable insights into prehistoric marine life."
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New York Times31 Aug 1980 | Across 49 | |
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