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| 3 | 31% | 8 | Resembling a crab or crab's leg | |
Main Component Of A Crab Shell Crossword Clue
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CHITIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHITIN
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CHITIN" which means:
- noun
- • A tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi
An example sentence would be:
- • "Insects have an exoskeleton made of chitin."
- • "Crabs and lobsters also have a hard outer shell made of chitin."
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| New York Times07 Aug 2019 | Across 8 | |
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