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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 52% | 8 | Shed outer layer | |
3 | 41% | 6 | Outer layer shed by an arachnid | |
Shed An Outer Layer Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MOLT" which means:
- noun
- • Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles verb
- • Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
An example sentence would be:
- • "The snake will molt its skin as it grows."
- • "The crab will molt its exoskeleton periodically."
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New York Times31 Jan 1988 | Down 47 | |
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