Proverbially Clingy Mollusc Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • mollusk with a low conical shell • any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas
	43%	7		Proverbially clingy marine gastropods
	noun • mollusk with a low conical shell • any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas
	37%	5		Proverbially slow-moving mollusc
	noun • freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell • edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic verb • gather snails

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The Guardian Quick03 Aug 2018	Down 4
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