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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 7 | Shipworm | |
3 | 33% | 9 | Commonly called shipworm | |
Shipworm A Boring Insect Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TEREDO" which means:
- noun
- • Typical shipworm
An example sentence would be:
- • "The teredo is a type of marine clam that burrows into wood."
- • "The teredo is responsible for significant damage to submerged wooden structures."
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