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noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||||
| 35% | 4 | Tortoises' beaks | ||||||
noun • a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose • horny projecting mouth of a bird | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Shells found on crabs and tortoises, e.g. | ||||||
noun • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles | ||||||||
Tortoises Home Crossword Clue
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SHELL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SHELL
Updated: October 13, 2023
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