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| 2 | 42% | 11 | Beads made from shells used as a form of money among Native Americans | |
| 3 | 35% | 7 | Shells of shells | |
Shells Used As Money By Some Native Americans Crossword Clue
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WAMPUM which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WAMPUM
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "WAMPUM" which means:
- noun
- • Informal terms for money
- • Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain native american peoples as jewelry or currency
An example sentence would be:
- • "The native american tribe used wampum as a form of currency."
- • "The museum displayed a necklace made of wampum."
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| The Guardian Speedy08 Dec 2019 | Down 4 | |
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