Proverbially Clinging Shellfish Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LIMPET

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	35%	6		Proverbially reticent shellfish
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We think the answer is "LIMPET" which means:

noun

• Mollusk with a low conical shell
• Any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas

An example sentence would be:

• "She picked up a limpet from the beach and examined its shell."
• "The limpets clung tightly to the rocks along the shore."

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The Guardian Quick01 Jul 2013	Down 8
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