Dye Producing Gastropod Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MUREX

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	27%	4		Dye-producing shrub
3	25%	7		Gastropod mollusk

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We think the answer is "MUREX" which means:

noun

• Any of the genus murex of marine gastropods.

An example sentence would be:

• "The murex is a type of predatory sea snail that has a brightly colored shell."
• "Collectors search for rare and beautiful murex specimens along the shore."

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New York Times08 Jul 2006	Down 30
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