Thick Outer Shell Of Tortoises Crabs Etc Crossword Clue

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	noun • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
	60%	9		Shells found on crabs and tortoises, e.g.
	noun • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
	39%	4		To contrive or send forth a magical spell; a rigid plaster of Paris shell; the dramatis personae of a drama or play; a throw of dice or anything else; or, a group of bees, crabs or falcons
	noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

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Plan for specific purpose
Move up and down (as wings)
Disposed to sudden changes

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The Guardian Quick10 Nov 2005	Across 9
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	Clue	Source
1	Circular markings on the shell of some tortoises
2	Genus of tortoises with a dome-shaped shell
3	Like crabs and lobsters with a shell covered by transfer design The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Jul 2008	The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Jul 2008
4	Shells found on crabs and tortoises, e.g. Telegraph Cross Atlantic - 28 Jul 2023	Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 28 Jul 2023
5	Shrimps, crabs, etc. New York Times - 11 Mar 1979	New York Times / 11 Mar 1979
6	To contrive or send forth a magical spell; a rigid plaster of Paris shell; the dramatis personae of a drama or play; a throw of dice or anything else; or, a group of bees, crabs or falcons Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 10 Jun 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 10 Jun 2023
7	Tortoises' beaks New York Times - 12 Nov 1982	New York Times / 12 Nov 1982

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