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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 9 | Ehrenberg's tortoise, a species of tortoise native to Africa | |
3 | 37% | 8 | Reptile with shell | |
Shell Of Tortoise Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CARAPACE" which means:
- noun
- • Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
An example sentence would be:
- • "The turtle's carapace is hard and protective."
- • "The crab's carapace camouflages it against the ocean floor."
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The Guardian Quick18 Oct 1999 | Down 1 | |
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