This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ L
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SHELL as a word: A hard external covering of an animal; The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
SHELL has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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